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Definition hero in American English

hero noun

[countable] noun
/ˈhɪroʊ/
1

someone who has done something brave, for example saving a person's life or risking their own life

Example

a war hero

Example

The sisters were treated as local heroes after rescuing a two-year-old boy from drowning.

Example

He was one of life's unsung heroes.

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1.1

someone who you admire for their intelligence, abilities, or personal qualities

Example

Elvis has been my hero since I was a little boy.

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3

a type of sandwich that consists of meat, cheese, and vegetables on a long narrow piece of bread

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Definition hero in American English