English · Arts & Literature
hero
/ˈhɪə.rəʊ/
[/ˈhɪə.rəʊ/]
admired brave figure
Beginnernoun
Definition
The main good character of a story, or a person admired for courage and noble deeds.
Example
The hero risked his own life to rescue the trapped villagers from the rising floodwaters.
The hero risked his own life to rescue the trapped villagers from the rising floodwaters.
Etymology
From Greek 'heros' (a demigod, brave warrior), via Latin 'heros'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in stories and for real people admired for bravery.