archenemy
noun/ˌɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃˈɛn.ə.mi/ · /ˌɑː(ɹ)ˈt͡ʃɛn.ə.mi/
Etymology From arch- (“chief, most extreme”) + enemy.
1
A principal enemy.
2
A supreme and most powerful enemy.
- Synonyms
- archfoe
- Related terms
- archfiend, archrival, archvillain
noun — 2 senses
/ˌɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃˈɛn.ə.mi/ · /ˌɑː(ɹ)ˈt͡ʃɛn.ə.mi/
Etymology From arch- (“chief, most extreme”) + enemy.
A principal enemy.
A supreme and most powerful enemy.
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