plural heroes
1
a
: a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability
b
: an illustrious warrior
c
: a person admired for achievements and noble qualities
d
: one who shows great courage
2
a
: the principal character in a literary or dramatic work
—used specifically of a principal male character especially when contrasted with heroine
A special feature was the cliff-hanger ending when hero, heroine, or both found themselves confronting a violent demise …—Ira Konigsberg
—now also used of a principal character who is female… action movies with female heroes are emerging more frequently, and with increasing quality.—William Bibbiani
b
: the central figure in an event, period, or movement
3
: a legendary priestess of Aphrodite loved by Leander
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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