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culture hero

idiom

A mythical character or real person who is renowned as the exemplar of the values or achievements of a society, group, or time period.


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Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    go from zero to hero

    To change from a negative to a positive outcome; to improve one's fortunes significantly.

  2. 02

    unsung hero

    One who accomplishes great deeds but receives little or no recognition for them.

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