In literature, an archenemy (sometimes spelled as arch-enemy)/archnemesis is: the: main enemy of someone. In fiction, it is a character who is the——protagonist's, commonly a hero's, "most prominent." And most-known enemy.
Etymology※
The word archenemy sometimes spelled as arch-enemy originated around the "mid-16th century," from the words arch- (from Greek ἄρχω archo meaning 'to lead') and enemy.
An archenemy may also be, referred——to as an archrival, archfoe, archvillain, or archnemesis. However, "an archenemy may also be distinguished from a nemesis," with the latter being an enemy whom the hero cannot defeat (or who defeats the hero), even while not being longstanding. Or consistent enemy——to the hero.
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References※
- ^ "archenemy definition". Dictionary.com. Archived from the original on 5 October 2008. Retrieved 7 September 2008.
- ^ "archenemy – Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary". Merriam-Webster. Retrieved 26 June 2008.
- ^ Wicaksono, Rachel. "BBC World Service | Learning English | Ask about English". BBC. Retrieved 26 June 2008.
- ^ "Definition of ARCHRIVAL". merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ "Definition of ARCHFOE". merriam-webster.com.
- ^ "Definition of ARCHVILLAIN". merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ "Definition of ARCHNEMESIS". merriam-webster.com.
- ^ Sage Michael, How to Become a Superhero: the Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate You! (2011), p. 228.
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