English word antihero comes from English anti-, English hero
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| anti- | English (eng) | (immunology) That reacts with immunoglobins found in the specified animal.. Against, hostile to.. Contrasting with the norm.. Counteracting, neutralizing.. Opposite of, reverse.. Physically opposite: applied to mountain ranges.. Related to antiparticles. |
| hero | English (eng) | (US) A large sandwich made from meats and cheeses; a hero sandwich.. (food styling, chiefly, attributive) The product chosen from several candidates to be photographed.. (poker) The current player, especially an hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: . Not to be confused with .. A role model.. Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary deeds.. [...] |
| antihero | English (eng) | (literature, RPG) A protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner, such as by criminal means, via cowardly actions, or for mercenary goals. |