Idiom idiom
culture hero
Meaning
A mythical character or real person who is renowned as the exemplar of the values or achievements of a society, group, or time period.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“Many people consider the inventor to be a true culture hero.”
“The author became a culture hero for her brave books that changed how people think about equality.”
“Historians often debate which figures deserve the title of culture hero, as these individuals represent the evolving ideals and collective identity of their civilization.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026