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heroism

noun

The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
H
Ends with
M
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈhɛɹəʊɪzəm

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Definitions

noun

  1. The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

    “He showed great heroism in battle”

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Example Sentences

He showed great heroism in battle
He received a medal for valor

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