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Definition of archrival

archrival

/ˌɑːrtʃˈraɪ.vəl/
arch · ri · val
Plural:archrivals
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• noun

1

A person, team, or organization that is the chief or principal competitor of another.

Example

"The championship match pitted the reigning champions against their longtime archrival."

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• Rhymes for archrival

• Nearby Words

archlike
archly
archocystosyrinx
archrival
archway
arctic
arctic fox

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English by combining the prefix 'arch-' (from Ancient Greek 'arkhos', meaning 'chief' or 'leader') with 'rival' (from Latin 'rivalis', originally referring to someone sharing the same stream or brook).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Archrival. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/archrival
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