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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHeroísmo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: e-ro-izmo
"O heroísmo dele foi celebrado em todo o país."
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
The term 'heroism' originates from the Greek word 'heros', meaning 'hero', combined with the suffix '-ism', which denotes a state or condition. The concept evolved through Latin and Old French before entering the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting the admiration for courageous acts and noble qualities associated with heroes.
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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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