hero
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(noun) the principle character in a play or movie or novel or poem |
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Related Words: character, part, persona, role, theatrical role |
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(noun) (classical mythology) a being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits; often the offspring of a mortal and a god |
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Related Words: mythical being |
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(noun) a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength; "RAF pilots were the heroes of the Battle of Britain" |
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Related Words: Armin, Arminius, Hermann, leader |
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(noun) a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States |
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Synonyms: Cuban sandwich, Italian sandwich, bomber, grinder, hero sandwich, hoagie, hoagy, poor boy, sub, submarine, submarine sandwich, torpedo, wedge, zep |
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Related Words: sandwich |
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(noun) someone who fights for a cause |
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Synonyms: champion, fighter, paladin |
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Related Words: defender, guardian, protector |
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