hero city
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Calque of Russian го́род-геро́й (górod-gerój).
Noun[edit]
hero city (plural hero cities)
- (historical) A city that received an honorary title for outstanding heroism, especially a Soviet city honored for heroism during World War II. This title existed in socialist Yugoslavia as well.
- A city honored by Ukraine for actions during the 2022 Russian invasion.