English Explanatory Dictionary

archfiend

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A chief fiend (devil, demon or monster).
  2. Satan.
  3. A diabolically evil person.

Pronunciation

/ˈɑɹt͡ʃ.find/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-archfiend.wav

Word forms

archfiend archfiends

Etymology

From arch- + fiend. Compare German Erzfeind, Dutch aartsvijand.

Synonyms

archdemon archdevil Lucifer
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