Protagonist (7)
'protagonist' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for hero that I've seen before include "Person lauded for bravery" , "Lion" , "Valiant man" , "Idol" , "Man of outstanding courage" .)
'protagonist' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for heroine that I've seen before include "Lead female character" , "Leading lady" , "Emma, for example" , "Woman of courageous achievements" , "Eg, Emma, Jane Eyre" .)