hero city
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A city that received an honorary title for outstanding heroism, especially a Soviet…A city that received an honorary title for outstanding heroism, especially a Soviet city honored for heroism during World War II, or a city honored by Ukraine for actions during the 2022 Russian invasion.
Meaning
1 senses(historical)A city that received an honorary title for outstanding heroism, especially a Soviet city honored for heroism during World War II, or a city honored by Ukraine for actions during the 2022 Russian invasion.
Origin
Calque of Russian го́род-геро́й (górod-gerój).Calque of Russian го́род-геро́й (górod-gerój).
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