DEFINITION OF 'HERO'

1)  superhuman as  the Greek heroes

2)  hero -- REMARKABALY BRAVE PERSON  someone who commits an act of remarkable bravery or who has shown great courage, strength of character, or another admirable quality __  a war hero


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