eroe

Definitions of eroe
  1. noun
    (classical mythology) a being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits; often the offspring of a mortal and a god
  2. noun
    someone worthy of imitation
    synonyms: aeromodello
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    types:
    apoteosi, mostro
    model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
    type of:
    capo, capofila, dirigente, leader, portainsegna
    a person who rules or guides or inspires others
  3. noun
    someone who fights for a cause
    synonyms: campione, lottatore
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    type of:
    difensore, paladino, patrocinatore, patrono, protettore, tutore
    a person who cares for persons or property
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