superhero


su·per·he·ro

S0897650 (so͞o′pər-hîr′ō)n. pl. su·per·he·roes A fictional figure having superhuman powers or greatly enhanced abilities, usually portrayed as fighting evil or crime.

superhero

(ˈsuːpəˌhɪərəʊ) n, pl -roes (Journalism & Publishing) any of various comic-strip characters with superhuman abilities or magical powers, wearing a distinctive costume, and fighting against evil

su•per•he•ro

(ˈsu pərˌhɪər oʊ)
n., pl. -roes. a hero, esp. in children's comic books and television cartoons, possessing extraordinary, often magical powers. [1960–65]
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