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archdemon

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ.diː.mən/
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noun

Meaning 1

A chief demon; an archdevil.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: fantasy, lifestyle, religion

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From arch- + demon.

Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: archidémon — chief demon
  • Greek: αρχιδιάβολος (archidiávolos) — chief demon
  • Greek: αρχιδιάολος (archidiáolos) — chief demon
  • Ancient Greek: ἀρχιδιάβολος (arkhidiábolos) — chief demon
  • Italian: arcidemone — chief demon
  • Italian: arcidiavolo — chief demon
  • Portuguese: arquidemónio — chief demon
  • Portuguese: arquidemônio — chief demon
  • Portuguese: arquidiabo — chief demon
  • Swedish: ärkedemon — chief demon