Etymology

heroism

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Today it means: The qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, selflessness, etc.; the display of such qualities. Full definition →

French héroïsme
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  1. French · borrowed fromhéroïsme
  2. English todayheroism

From French héroïsme, equivalent to hero + -ism.

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