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nonhero

American  
[non-heer-oh] / nɒnˈhɪər oʊ /

noun

plural

nonheroes

  1. antihero.

Etymology

Origin of nonhero

First recorded in 1935–40; non- + hero

Example Sentences

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The Peanuts chronicle has become world famous, and its harried nonhero is beloved by all who follow his tribulations.

From Time Magazine Archive

This kosher Candide reincarnates the nonhero of Jewish folklore: Peter Schlemiel, the enemy of commissar and cop.

From Time Magazine Archive

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