archrival
See also: arch-rival and arch rival
English edit
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Pronunciation edit
- Rhymes: -aɪvəl
Noun edit
archrival (plural archrivals)
- A chief rival.
- Synonym: archcompetitor
- The New York Yankees are playing their archrival the Boston Red Sox tonight.
Usage notes edit
- Generally applied only to rivals who have competed against each other for at least a few years.
Translations edit
chief rival
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