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- Dictionaryher·o·ine/ˈherəwən/
noun
- 1. a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities: "she was the heroine of a materialist generation" Similar Opposite
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heroine: [noun] a mythological or legendary woman often of divine descent having great strength or ability. a woman admired and emulated for her achievements and qualities.
HEROINE definition: 1. a woman who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great…. Learn more.
Heroine definition: a woman noted for courageous acts or nobility of character. See examples of HEROINE used in a sentence.
3 meanings: 1. a woman possessing heroic qualities 2. a woman idealized for possessing superior qualities 3. the main female.... Click for more definitions.
heroine: 1 n the main good female character in a work of fiction Type of: character , part , persona , role , theatrical role an actor's portrayal of someone in a play n a woman possessing heroic qualities or a woman who has performed heroic deeds Examples: Judith Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she saved her people by ...
Definition of heroine noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
heroine meaning, definition, what is heroine: a woman who is admired for doing somethi...: Learn more.
There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun heroine. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. heroine has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. ancient Greek history (early 1600s) classical mythology (early 1600s) literature (late 1600s) theatre (late 1600s) See meaning & use.
heroine in American English. (ˈhɛroʊɪn ) noun. 1. a girl or woman of outstanding courage, nobility, etc., or of heroic achievements. 2. the central female character in a novel, play, etc., with whom the reader or audience is supposed to sympathize.
HEROINE definition: 1. the main female character in a book or film, who is usually good: 2. a woman who does something…. Learn more.
