superhero

[soo-per-heer-oh]

su·per·he·ro

[soo-per-heer-oh]
noun, plural su·per·he·roes.
a hero, especially in children's comic books and television cartoons, possessing extraordinary, often magical powers.

Origin:
1960–65
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Superhero is always a great word to know.
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superhero (ˈsuːpəˌhɪərəʊ)
 
n , pl -roes
any of various comic-strip characters with superhuman abilities or magical powers, wearing a distinctive costume, and fighting against evil

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