noun
plural heroes or in sense 3 heros
[count] a person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities
a person who is greatly admired
Hero can refer to either a man or a woman, but it is often used to refer specifically to a man. The specific word for a woman who is brave and admired is heroine. - see also folk hero
the chief male character in a story, play, movie, etc.
pl usually heros US :submarine sandwich