HEROINE


Meaning of HEROINE in English

(~s)

1.

The ~ of a book, play, film, or story is the main female character, who usually has good qualities.

The ~ is a senior TV executive.

= protagonist

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2.

A ~ is a woman who has done something brave, new, or good, and who is therefore greatly admired by a lot of people.

The national ~ of the day was Xing Fen, winner of the first Gold medal of the Games.

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3.

If you describe a woman as your ~, you mean that you admire her greatly, usually because of a particular quality or skill that she has.

My ~ was Elizabeth Taylor.

= idol

N-COUNT: usu sing, with poss

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