hero city

noun

A city that received an honorary title for outstanding heroism, especially a Soviet city honored for heroism during World War II, or a city honored by Ukraine for actions during the 2022 Russian invasion.

OriginRussian го́род-геро́й →
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Meanings

nounhero city (plural hero cities)

plural hero cities

  1. historicalA city that received an honorary title for outstanding heroism, especially a Soviet city honored for heroism during World War II, or a city honored by Ukraine for actions during the 2022 Russian invasion.

Origin

  1. Russianго́род-геро́й
  2. Englishhero city

Calque of Russian го́род-геро́й (górod-gerój).

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APA

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“hero city.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hero%20city. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hero city,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hero%20city.

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