Definition

A main enemy or opponent, often one that is particularly significant or important in a conflict or rivalry.

Example

The superhero faced his archfoe in a final battle to save the city.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new superhero movie?

Yeah! I love how the main character finally confronts their archfoe.

Right? It adds so much more excitement to the story.

Definitely! A good archfoe makes the hero's journey much more interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Archfoe → It is formed from "arch-" (from Greek "archos", meaning chief or principal) and "foe" (from Old English "fāh", meaning enemy). The word "archfoe" refers to a principal or chief enemy.

Memory Tip

Think of 'arch-' meaning chief and 'foe' meaning enemy — this helps you remember that an archfoe is a chief enemy.

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