Definition

A woman who is admired for her bravery, achievements, or the main female character in a story.

Example

In the novel, the heroine bravely fought against the odds to save her village.

Conversation

Have you read that new book about the heroine who saves her village?

Yeah, it's amazing how brave she is throughout the story!

I know, right? I love how the heroine overcomes all those challenges.

Absolutely! It's inspiring to see such strong female characters.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Heroine is derived from "hero" (from Greek "heros", meaning a person of superhuman qualities or a champion) and the suffix "-ine" (meaning pertaining to or of the nature of). The word "heroine" refers to a woman who is admired for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities, embodying the characteristics of a hero.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'hero' as someone with superhuman qualities, and the '-ine' suffix indicates that this word refers specifically to a woman. This helps you remember that a heroine is a woman who embodies heroic qualities.

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