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folk hero

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A real or mythical person who is widely revered by ordinary people, for championing their interests, values, or aspirations.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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  • Arabic: بطل شعبي — real or mythical person widely revered by ordinary people
  • Chinese Mandarin: 民族英雄 (mínzú yīngxióng) — real or mythical person widely revered by ordinary people
  • Finnish: kansansankari — real or mythical person widely revered by ordinary people
  • Russian: наро́дный геро́й (naródnyj gerój) — real or mythical person widely revered by ordinary people
  • Tagalog: bayanimbayan — real or mythical person widely revered by ordinary people