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Hero

/ˈhɪərəʊ/
A person admired for bravery, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

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Examples:

He is a hero in her story.Every child needs a hero to look up to.

Etymology:

etymology
Middle English (heroe), from Latin heros, from Greek hērōs, who was usually depicted as the offspring of a god and a mortal and exhibited extraordinary courage and strength, often favored by the gods for their moral integrity.

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