superhero
superhero Lexical Profile
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• noun
A benevolent fictional character, especially in comic books and films, who possesses extraordinary or superhuman powers and is dedicated to protecting the public.
"The summer blockbuster features a masked superhero who can manipulate gravity and fly at supersonic speeds."
A real person who displays exceptional courage, skill, or dedication in overcoming difficult challenges or helping others.
"To the patients in the pediatric ward, the tireless head nurse was an everyday superhero."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the early 20th century from the Latin prefix 'super-' (meaning above or beyond) combined with 'hero' (from Ancient Greek 'hērōs', meaning protector or defender), and popularized in the late 1930s with the rise of American comic book characters such as Superman.