noun
heroism
HEH-roh-ih-zuhm
noun
1
Great courage or selflessness, especially in the face of danger.
"The medal recognized his heroism during the flood rescue."
How to Use Heroism
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe quality of being brave and selfless like a hero.
Common pairings
acts of heroism
a display of heroism
Word Forms
heroisms plural
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Etymology
From French héroïsme, formed from hero plus the noun suffix "-ism."