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Word: Hero
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 16th century (in Scots, with mythological reference): via Latin from Greek hērōs
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhɪərəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
Short Definition:person admired for courage
Examples:- a war hero
- he was a hero to so many people and an inspiration
- she was celebrated as a hero in her home town
Short Definition:
hoagie
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