archrival

archrival

See also: arch-rival and arch rival

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Etymology

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Ancient Greek ἄρχω (árkhō)
Ancient Greek ἀρχι- (arkhi-)der.
Latin archi-bor.
Old English arċe-
Middle English arch-
English arch-
English rival
English archrival

    From arch- + rival.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃˈɹaɪvəl/
    • Rhymes: -aɪvəl

    Noun

    archrival (plural archrivals)

    1. A chief rival.
      Synonym: archcompetitor
      The New York Yankees are playing their archrival the Boston Red Sox tonight.

    Usage notes

    • Generally applied only to rivals who have competed against each other for at least a few years.

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