Heroism
[her-oh-iz-uh m] /ˈhɛr oʊˌɪz əm/
noun
1.
the qualities or attributes of a hero or heroine:
He showed great heroism in battle.
2.
heroic conduct; courageous action:
Pat’s returning into the burning building was true heroism.
/ˈhɛrəʊˌɪzəm/
noun
1.
the state or quality of being a hero
n.
1717, from French héroisme, from heros (see hero (n.1)).
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