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heroism
[ her-oh-iz-uhm ]
/ ˈhɛr oʊˌɪz əm /
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noun
the qualities or attributes of a hero or heroine: He showed great heroism in battle.
heroic conduct; courageous action: Pat's returning into the burning building was true heroism.
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British Dictionary definitions for heroism
heroism
/ (ˈhɛrəʊˌɪzəm) /
noun
the state or quality of being a hero
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