Pre-4th edition PC's were referred to as "adventurers" most of the time while 4th edition made PC's more into "heroes".
I hope 5th edition makes room for both because sometimes I like being a hero, based on the style of game I'm in, and sometimes I like to be just an adventurer.
I hope 5th edition makes room for both because sometimes I like being a hero, based on the style of game I'm in, and sometimes I like to be just an adventurer.