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superhero
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su·per·he·ro  (spr-hîr)
n. pl. su·per·he·roes
A figure, especially in a comic strip or cartoon, endowed with superhuman powers and usually portrayed as fighting evil or crime.

superhero [ˈsuːpəˌhɪərəʊ]
n pl -roes
(Communication Arts / Journalism & Publishing) any of various comic-strip characters with superhuman abilities or magical powers, wearing a distinctive costume, and fighting against evil
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superhero [ˈsuːpəˌhɪərəʊ] Nsuperhéroe m
superhero [ˈsuːpərhɪərəʊ] nsuper héros m


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Lazaros said there are now roughly 200 fellow superheroes across the country -- costumed civilians who patrol the streets behind self-made superhero personas.
Lazaros said there are now roughly 200 fellow superheroes across the country -- costumed civilians who patrol the streets behind self-made superhero personas.
Superheroes have overcome their lowly pulp comic book beginnings to become an intrinsic part of North American pop culture.
 
 
 
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