ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Nonhero

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Nonhero is a noun meaning A character, especially a protagonist, who is not a hero.

Meaning

A character, especially a protagonist, who is not a hero.

Example Sentences

It doesn’t matter if that’s really his name, though, because like Melville’s enlightened nonhero, this man does not expect to survive the journey.

Word Forms

Synonyms for nonhero

Depending on context, synonyms include unhero.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nonprotagonist, nonvillain, noncharacter, nonsuperstar, nonauthor, nonactor.

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