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Heroism vs Chivalry - What's the difference?

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Heroism is a synonym of chivalry.


As nouns the difference between heroism and chivalry

is that heroism is the qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, unselfishness, etc; the display of such qualities while chivalry is cavalry; horsemen armed for battle.

heroism

English

Noun

  • The qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, unselfishness, etc.; the display of such qualities.

    • Related terms

    * hero * heroic * heroics * heroine

    References

    * (EtymOnLine)

    Anagrams

    * English words suffixed with -ism

    chivalry

    English

    (wikipedia chivalry)

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • Cavalry; horsemen armed for battle.
  • * 1999 , (George RR Martin), A Clash of Kings , Bantam 2011, p. 529:
    • ‘Most of the lords who rode with Lord Renly to Storm's End have gone over banner-and-blade to Stannis, with all their chivalry .’
  • (obsolete) The fact or condition of being a knight; knightly skill, prowess.
  • The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honor, sacrifice, fear of God, faithfulness, courage and utmost graciousness and courtesy to ladies.
  • Courtesy, respect and honorable conduct between opponents in wartime.
  • Courteous behavior, especially that of men towards women.
  • (UK, legal, historical) A tenure of lands by knightly service.

    • Related terms

    * cavalier * chevalier * chivalrous

    See also

    * bushido *