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arch-

Phrase CEFR B1
ɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ

Definitions

  1. A title in a hierarchy which indicates a higher degree of rank than its root word.
  2. Leading, foremost, primary, or principal.
  3. Intensely, extremely, or exceptionally.
  4. Powerful, potent.
  5. First; original.

Equivalents

Deutscherz-
日本語大
5 more languages
Češtinaarci-
Suomiarkki-
Latinaarchi-
Svenskaärke-

Examples

“archeparch”
“archmarshal”
“archdiocese”
“archantagonist”
“archmodernist”
“archcompetitor”
“That an arch-election denier who has been at the forefront of attempts to overturn Biden’s victory should refuse⟳ to state openly whether she will abide by the outcome of her own⟳ election has set⟳ alarm bells ringing.”
“archfool”
“archracist”
“archnationalist”
“The arch-perfectionist Guardiola, almost inevitably, pointed out that Foden did not start⟳ well but he could not argue⟳ with how he finished, saying: "He can do whatever he wants. He's a really top-class player.”
“archmage”
“archvillain”
“archwife”
“archangel”
“archdevil”
“archsin”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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