heroine
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Definition
A heroine is a woman who is admired for her bravery, achievements, or noble qualities, especially as the main female character in a story or real-life situation.
Usage & Nuances
"Heroine" refers specifically to a female hero and is commonly used for central female characters in books, movies, or history. Not to be confused with "heroin" (the drug). In storytelling, "heroine" is the female counterpart of "hero."
Spanish: heroínaPortuguese (BR): heroínaPortuguese (PT): heroínaChinese (Simplified): 女主角 - 女英雄Chinese (Traditional): 女主角 - 女英雄Hindi: नायिकाArabic: بطلةBengali: নায়িকা - বীরাঙ্গনাRussian: героиняJapanese: ヒロイン - 女主人公Vietnamese: nữ anh hùng - nữ chínhKorean: 여주인공 - 여자 영웅Turkish: kahraman kadın - kadın başrolUrdu: ہیروئن - خاتون ہیروIndonesian: pahlawan wanita - tokoh utama wanita
Example Sentences
She is the heroine of the story.
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The heroine saved the city from danger.
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The young girl became a heroine for her bravery.
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Everyone in town looked up to her as a true heroine.
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I love when the heroine in a movie is both smart and strong.
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After everything she did, people started calling her the local heroine.
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