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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries英雄主義
Pronunciation / Transliteration: eiyū shugi
"彼の英雄主義は多くの人々に感動を与えました。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The qualities or attributes of a hero; exceptional courage or bravery.
"The firefighter's heroism during the rescue operation was widely praised." - 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' (hero), entering English via French in the late 18th century. It evolved to describe the characteristic actions, qualities, and conduct of a hero, particularly involving exceptional bravery and self-sacrifice.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Heroism" is said worldwide
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Héroïsme
Transliteration: e-ro-iz-m
"Son héroïsme a été reconnu par tous."
Heroismus
Transliteration: he-ro-iz-mus
"Sein Heroismus wurde in der ganzen Stadt gefeiert."
Eroismo
Transliteration: e-ro-ismo
"Il suo eroismo è stato ammirato da tutti."
Heroísmo
Transliteration: e-ro-ismo
"Su heroísmo fue reconocido por la comunidad."
Heroísmo
Transliteration: e-ro-izmo
"O heroísmo dele foi celebrado em todo o país."
नायकत्व
Transliteration: nayaaktva
"उसका नायकत्व सभी के लिए प्रेरणा था।"
英雄主义
Transliteration: yīngxióng zhǔyì
"他的英雄主义得到了大家的认可。"
영웅주의
Transliteration: yeongung juui
"그의 영웅주의는 많은 사람들에게 감명을 주었습니다."
英雄主義
Transliteration: eiyū shugi
"彼の英雄主義は多くの人々に感動を与えました。"
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