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   heroine

   /ˈhɛrəʊɪn/

   noun

   • 1. a woman admired for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities: "she was a true feminist heroine" Similar brave womanherowoman of couragegreat womanwoman of the hourvictorwinnerconquerorstaridolsuperstarmegastarcelebritycelebutanteluminarylionidealideal womanparagonexemplarshining exampleperfect examplefavouritedarlinginformal:celebOpposite cowardloser
   • ▪ the chief female character in a book, play, or film, who is typically identified with good qualities, and with whom the reader is expected to sympathize: "Jane Austen's heroines" Similar female protagonistprincipal female characterprincipal female rolelead actressleadleading ladyleading rolefemale leadstar rolestarring rolestar partfemale starprima donnadivaOpposite villain
   • ▪ (in mythology and folklore) a woman of superhuman qualities and often semi-divine origin, in particular one whose deeds were the subject of ancient Greek myths.

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French héroïne or Latin heroina, from Greek hērōinē, feminine of hērōs ‘hero’.

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   What does heroine mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! HEROINE definition: 1. a woman who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great…. Learn more.

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   Who is a heroine in a story?

   • The heroine of a book, play, film, or story is the main female character, who usually has good qualities. The heroine is a senior TV executive. A heroine is a woman who has done something brave, new, or good, and who is therefore greatly admired by a lot of people.

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   How do you describe a woman as a heroine?

   • A heroine is a woman who has done something brave, new, or good, and who is therefore greatly admired by a lot of people. [...] 3. If you describe a woman as your heroine, you mean that you admire her greatly, usually because of a particular quality or skill that she has. [...] • protagonist, leading lady, diva [...]

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   What does a little girl heroine mean?

   • Who then can wonder that our young heroine should begin to think herself of more consequence than she really was? The little girl heroine adds another to the list of favorites so well known to the young people. Heroine definition: a woman noted for courageous acts or nobility of character. See examples of HEROINE used in a sentence.

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   Where does heroine come from?

   • heroine heroine heroine is of multiple origins. Partly a borrowing from French. Partly a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: French héroïne; Latin hērōīna.

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   Does a book have a heroine if not a hero?

   • The book has a heroine if not a hero. ● noun: héroïne [...] ● noun: heroína, [of film, book] protagonista, personaje principal [...] All you need to know about "HEROINE" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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   a woman who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great: She is remembered as a heroine of the French Resistance. The nursery nurse who protected the children was hailed a heroine. the main female character in a book or film, who is usually good: the heroine of her latest novel.

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   • Heroine: Korean Translation

     heroine translate: 영웅적인 여자, 여자 주인공. Learn more in the...

   • Heroine: Italian Translation

     heroine translate: eroina, eroina, protagonista. Learn more...

   • Heroine: Polish Translation

     heroine translate: bohaterka, bohaterka. Learn more in the...

   • Heroine: Portuguese Translation

     HEROINE translate: heroína, heroína, heroína [feminine]....

   • Heroine: Arabic Translation

     HEROINE translate: بَطَلة, بَطَلة. Learn more in the...

   • Heroine: French Translation

     HEROINE translate: héroïne [feminine]. Learn more in the...

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   Learn the meaning of heroine as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A heroine can be a mythological or legendary woman, a woman admired for her achievements, or the principal female character in a work or event.

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   Heroine definition: a woman noted for courageous acts or nobility of character. See examples of HEROINE used in a sentence.

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   Learn the meaning, origin and pronunciation of the noun heroine, which can refer to a woman of exceptional courage, a female character in a story, or a chemical substance. See examples from ancient Greek history, classical mythology, literature and theatre.

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