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Heroines

Scope note

Women who in the opinion of others have performed heroic acts or services and are regarded as ideals or role models.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000236808

Broader Terms used

<people by state or condition>

Equivalent Terms used

heroine
heroine's
heroines'

Created

13yrs ago

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