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archfiend

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Archfiend (noun) means the most powerful or important devil, demon or evil being.

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1
The most powerful or important devil, demon or evil being.
"Seven chief demons, seven archfiends, aid Ahriman in his struggle against the forces of light." — Jeffrey Burton Russell (1977)
2
A person who is extremely wicked.
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Etymology

Formed from arch- and fiend; compare German Erzfeind and Dutch aartsvijand.

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What is the meaning of archfiend?
"archfiend" (noun) means the most powerful or important devil, demon or evil being.
What are the different meanings of archfiend?
"archfiend" has 2 main meanings: 1. The most powerful or important devil, demon or evil being; 2. A person who is extremely wicked.
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