folk-hero

A form of folk hero — A real or mythical person who is widely revered by ordinary people, for championing their interests, values, or aspirations.

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Meanings

nounfolk-hero (plural folk-heroes)

plural folk-heroes

  1. alternativeAlternative form of folk hero.
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APA

folk-hero. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/folk-hero

MLA

“folk-hero.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/folk-hero. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “folk-hero,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/folk-hero.

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