arch-

alternative archi- · alternative archo-

1. A title in a hierarchy which indicates a higher degree of rank than its root word.

   archeparch

   2 more examples

   archmarshal

   archdiocese

   Synonyms: grand-

2. Leading, foremost, primary, or principal.

   archmodernist

   3 more examples

   archantagonist

   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.

   2022 November 2, Ed Pilkington, “‘The Trump playbook’: Republicans hint they will deny election results”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 15 Mar 2023

   Synonyms: ultra-, aristo-

3. augmentativeIntensely, extremely, or exceptionally.

   archfool

   3 more examples

   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.

   2024 April 3, Phil McNulty, “Man City 4-1 Aston Villa: Phil Foden produces 'masterclass' to show worth again”, in BBC Sport, archived from the original on 16 Aug 2024

   Synonyms: hyper-, super-

4. Powerful, potent.

   archmage

   2 more examples

   archvillain

   archwife

   Synonyms: stheno-, mega-

5. First; original.

   archsin

   2 more examples

   archangel

   archdevil

   Synonyms: proto-, ur-, proto-, ur-