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
- nonheroes
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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