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an·ti·he·ro also an·ti-he·ro (

-hîr

n. pl. an·ti·he·roes also an·ti-he·roes

A main character in a dramatic or narrative work who is characterized by a lack of traditional heroic qualities, such as idealism or courage.

anti·her·oic (-h

-r

k) adj.

anti·hero·ism (-h

m) n.

Translations

anti-hero [ˈæntɪˌhɪərəʊ] N (antiheroes (pl)) → antihéroe m

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