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геро́й — meaning in English

geroy

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English meaning

  • character noun A person portrayed in a book, film, play, or other story.
  • hero noun A person admired for great courage, noble actions, or outstanding achievement.
  • person noun A human being, or any individual regarded as an entity with rights and identity.
  • valour noun Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

Senses

геро́й is used for these senses in English:

  • character (countable) A being involved in the action of a story; a persona.
  • hero (informal, intransitive) To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist).
  • person A character or part, as in a play; a specific kind or manifestation of individual character, whether in real life, or in literary or dramatic representation; an assumed character.
  • valour (dated) A brave man; a man of valour.

character — full definition

  1. noun A person portrayed in a book, film, play, or other story.
  2. noun The combination of qualities and traits that make up a person's nature, especially their moral strength or honesty.
  3. noun A single letter, digit, or symbol, especially in writing or computing.
  4. noun A distinctive or unusual person, often amusing or eccentric.

hero — full definition

  1. noun A person admired for great courage, noble actions, or outstanding achievement.
  2. noun The main character in a story, film, or play.
  3. noun A large sandwich packed with meats, cheese, and other fillings, also called a sub or hoagie.
  4. verb To treat someone as a hero, or to give something special prominence and attention.

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