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Added 10 October 2026

bravery

/ˈbɹeɪ.və.ɹi/ noun

In Latin: mīlitia Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about bravery at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear.
Feeling no fear.

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French braverie, from braver (“to brave”), or Italian braveria, from bravare (“to brave”). By surface analysis, brave + -ery.

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