noun
heroine
HEH-roh-ihn
noun
1
A woman admired for exceptional courage or achievement.
"She became a national heroine after exposing the corruption scandal."
2
The main female character in a story, film, or play.
"The heroine of the film refuses to give up her search for the truth."
How to Use Heroine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA brave woman, or the female lead of a story.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "heroin," the drug — same pronunciation, entirely different word.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
heroines plural
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Etymology
From Latin hērōīna, from Greek hērōḯnē, the feminine form of hḗrōs ("hero").