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heroism

[her-oh-iz-uhm]

noun

  1. the qualities or attributes of a hero or heroine.

    He showed great heroism in battle.

    Synonyms: , , , , , , ,
    Antonyms: ,
  2. heroic conduct; courageous action.

    Pat's returning into the burning building was true heroism.



heroism

/ ˈɛəʊˌɪə /

noun

  1. the state or quality of being a hero

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of heroism1

1660–70; hero + -ism; compare French éï
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It reads: “On behalf of a grateful Congress, this plaque honors the extraordinary individuals who bravely protected and defended this symbol of democracy on January 6, 2021. Their heroism will never be forgotten.”

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For fascists, what the leader wants is more legitimacy than legality, because while the former was the result of a cult of heroism and leadership principle, the latter was regarded as artificial and even boring.

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Previously he was director of the Museum of the Second World War in Gdansk where he changed the exhibition to emphasise Polish heroism and suffering during the conflict.

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He revels in his characters’ pluck and occasional heroism.

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He praised what he described as the "heroism" of North Korean troops who had "provided significant assistance in defeating the group of Ukrainian armed forces".

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