Hero
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- proper noun
- In the first century, Hero made significant advancements in mechanics and engineering.
Examples
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Dorothy embodies the archetype of the Hero as she searches to find her way back to self (Rubin, 2008).
Academic text (2018) -
Take, for example, Hero of Alexandria's famous Eola pile.
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But as a not-for-profit corporation, the Hero Initiative relies on donations and contributions to continue its work.
Blog text (29) -
The press dubbed Juncker the Hero of Dublin for achieving an unlikely consensus between the two.
Blog text (6) -
In 2011, Roselle was posthumously named American Hero Dog of the Year by the American Humane Society.
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The ancient Greek inventor, Hero, created various devices that influenced later technologies.
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Mark Laskow is chairman of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission in Pittsburgh.
Synonyms
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9.6
An ancient Greek mathematician and inventor from the first century
Idioms
- Informal
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7.4
To become successful and respected after being unknown or unsuccessful
Compounds
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2.8
A large sandwich on a long crusty roll filled with meats, cheese, and vegetables
- Jargon
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7.7
A player who tries to win alone in important moments instead of trusting teammates
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7.0
A person admired for important work in art, music, writing, or ideas that change society
- Literature
A strong, rough warrior from an ancient society who is the main character in stories
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hero (the mathematician) comes from the Greek word hērōs, which meant 'protector' or 'a great person'. It shares the same root as heroic, so the name fits someone remembered for important, clever inventions.