The chief female character in a book, play, or film
“My heroine, a middle-aged female detective, lives in Marchmont and is a bit of a non-conformist loner.”
A woman admired for her courage or noble qualities
“Joan of Arc is a heroine in history as well as an enigma in the collective unconscious and, dimension of myth.”
A woman who is greatly admired for her accomplishments
“The heroine of the day was the winner of the Gold medal.”
The chief female singer in an opera or opera company
A role model or someone who has the characteristics of a mentor
One who enjoys, or engages in, bold or risky adventures
An actor's part in a play, film, etc.
A person who vigorously supports or defends a person or cause
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