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antihero
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antihero
(noun)
antihero
/
ˈ
ænˌtaɪˌhiroʊ/
noun
plural
antiheroes
antihero
/
ˈ
ænˌtaɪˌhiroʊ/
noun
plural
antiheroes
Britannica Dictionary definition of ANTIHERO
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a main character in a book, play, movie, etc., who does not have the usual good qualities that are expected in a hero
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