heroine

• Substantiv, das eine Frau bezeichnet, die wegen ihres Mutes, ihrer herausragenden Leistungen oder edlen Eigenschaften bewundert wird, oder die weibliche Hauptfigur eines literarischen oder dramatischen Werkes.

A noun referring to a woman admired for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities, or the main female character in a literary or dramatic work.

1. Brave womanB1formal

   A woman admired for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

   Heldin

   • She was hailed as a heroine for saving the child from the burning building.
   • The nurse became a local heroine after volunteering in the war zone.
   • Her bravery made her a true heroine in the eyes of the community.

   Synonymeamazonchampioncrusaderidollionessrole modelvalkyriewarrior

   Antonymecoward

2. Main female characterA2formal

   The principal female character in a book, play, film, or other story.

   Hauptfigur weiblich

   • The heroine of the novel is a young detective.
   • In the movie, the heroine fights against injustice.
   • The story follows the heroine as she discovers her hidden powers.

   Synonymeleadleading ladyprotagoniststar

   Antonymevillainess