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Heroism

//ˈhɛɹəʊɪzəm// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, selflessness, etc.; the display of such qualities. countable, uncountable

    "At the time, with the D-Day invasion of Europe going on, their heroism was hardly noticed. Plenty of other heroes were dying elsewhere. Plenty of bigger bits of history were being made."

  2. 2
    the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) wordnet

Etymology

From French héroïsme, equivalent to hero + -ism.

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