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    heroine
    /ˈhɛrəʊɪn/

    noun

    • 1. a woman admired for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities: "she was a true feminist heroine" Similar brave womanherowoman of couragegreat womanOpposite cowardloser

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHEROINE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    a woman who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great: She is remembered as a heroine of the French Resistance. The nursery nurse who protected the children was hailed a heroine. the main female character in a book or film, who is usually good: the heroine of her latest novel.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › heroineHeroine Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of heroine as a mythological or legendary woman, a woman admired for her achievements, or the principal female character in a work. See examples, synonyms, word history, and related entries.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › heroineHEROINE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. a woman noted for courageous acts or nobility of character: Esther and other biblical heroines. 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.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › heroineHeroine - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A heroine is a real-life or fictional woman who has lots of courage and fights on the side of good, maybe by rescuing a kitten from a tree, slaying an evil dragon, or helping you with your science fair project.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHEROINE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of heroine as a noun, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Find out the difference between heroine and heroin, and explore related words and phrases.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › heroineHeroine - definition of heroine by The Free Dictionary

    her·o·ine. (hĕr′ō-ĭn) n. 1. A woman noted for courage and daring action. 2. A woman noted for special achievement in a particular field. 3. The principal female character in a novel, poem, or dramatic presentation. [Latin hērōīnē, hērōīna, from Greek hērōīnē, feminine of hērōs, hero; see hero .]

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishheroine noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of heroine noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.