super-heroine

su·per-her·o·ine

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Definitions of super-heroine word

noun super-heroine a woman noted for courageous acts or nobility of character: Esther and other biblical heroines. 1
noun super-heroine a woman who, in the opinion of others, has special achievements, abilities, or personal qualities and is regarded as a role model or ideal: Name two women who have been heroines in your life. 1
noun super-heroine the principal female character in a story, play, film, etc. 1

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; < Latin hērōīnē < Greek hērōī́nē, feminine of hḗrōs hero; see -ine2

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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