heroes

he-roes · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of hero; people who are admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

  2. 2.

    The main characters in stories, especially those who embody noble or admirable qualities.

  3. 3.

    People greatly admired by others for a particular quality or achievement.

Related words

Antonyms: cowards, villains
See also: champion, hero, heroic, heroine
Synonyms: champions, idols, legends, warriors

Etymology

From Latin heros, from Greek heros ("hero, warrior, demigod"), with English plural suffix -es.