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🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Héroïsme

Pronunciation / Transliteration: e-ro-iz-m

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Heroism/ˈhɪə.rəʊ.ɪ.zəm/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #4500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Son héroïsme a été reconnu par tous."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The qualities or attributes of a hero; exceptional courage or bravery.

    "The firefighter's heroism during the rescue operation was widely praised."
  2. 2

    An act of great bravery or courage.

    "Her heroism in saving the child from the burning building was recognized with a medal."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the ancient Greek 'hērōs' (demigod, hero) via Latin and French, combined with the English suffix '-ism' denoting a state, condition, or doctrine. The term evolved from epic literary descriptions of mythological bravery to signify exceptional courage and noble qualities displayed in everyday and extraordinary human actions.

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