hero city

English

Etymology

Calque of Russian го́род-геро́й (górod-gerój).

Noun

hero city (plural hero cities)

  1. (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.
    1. (specific) A city honored by Ukraine for actions during the 2022 Russian invasion.
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