heroine

[ her-oh-in ]
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noun
  1. a woman noted for courageous acts or nobility of character: Esther and other biblical heroines.

  2. a woman who, in the opinion of others, has special achievements, abilities, or personal qualities and is regarded as a role model or ideal: Name two women who have been heroines in your life.

  1. the principal female character in a story, play, film, etc.

Origin of heroine

1
1650–60; <Latin hērōīnē<Greek hērōī́nē, feminine of hḗrōshero; see -ine2

usage note For heroine

See hero.

Other words from heroine

  • su·per·her·o·ine, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for heroine

heroine

/ (ˈhɛrəʊɪn) /


noun
  1. a woman possessing heroic qualities

  2. a woman idealized for possessing superior qualities

  1. the main female character in a novel, play, film, etc

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