heroine
HEH-roh-ihn
Heroine (noun) means a woman admired for exceptional courage or achievement. Example: “She became a national heroine after exposing the corruption scandal.”
noun
1
A woman admired for exceptional courage or achievement.
"She became a national heroine after exposing the corruption scandal."
2
The main female character in a story, film, or play.
"The heroine of the film refuses to give up her search for the truth."
How to use heroine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA brave woman, or the female lead of a story.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "heroin," the drug — same pronunciation, entirely different word.
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Etymology
From Latin hērōīna, from Greek hērōḯnē, the feminine form of hḗrōs ("hero").
Synonyms
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shero
hera
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Rhymes for heroine
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What does “heroine” mean?
The word “heroine” means a woman admired for exceptional courage or achievement. In plain terms, a brave woman, or the female lead of a story.
How do you pronounce “heroine”?
“Heroine” is pronounced HEH-roh-ihn (/ˈhɪɹoʊɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “heroine” in a sentence?
Here is “heroine” used in a sentence: “She became a national heroine after exposing the corruption scandal.”
What is another word for “heroine”?
Words with a similar meaning to “heroine” include shero and hera.
What part of speech is “heroine”?
“Heroine” is a noun.
Where does the word “heroine” come from?
The word “heroine” comes from Latin. From Latin hērōīna, from Greek hērōḯnē, the feminine form of hḗrōs ("hero").
Is “heroine” a common word?
“Heroine” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “heroine” have?
“Heroine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a woman admired for exceptional courage or achievement.
