hero
noun
[ ˈhɪərəʊ ]
• a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
• "a war hero"
Similar:
brave man,
champion,
man of courage,
great man,
man of the hour,
conquering hero,
victor,
winner,
conqueror,
lionheart,
warrior,
paladin,
knight,
white hat,
chevalier,
star,
idol,
superstar,
megastar,
celebrity,
celebutante,
luminary,
lion,
ideal,
ideal man,
paragon,
exemplar,
shining example,
perfect example,
favourite,
darling,
knight in shining armour,
knight on a white charger,
beau idéal,
celeb,
• another term for submarine (sense 2 of the noun).
Origin:
Middle English (with mythological reference): via Latin from Greek hērōs .
