Looking for the meaning of the word VILLAIN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of VILLAIN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Villain
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English (in the sense ‘a rustic, boor’): from Old French vilein, based on Latin villa (see villa)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈvɪlən
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(in a film, novel, or play) a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot
Short Definition:character whose evil actions or motives are important to plot
Examples:- a pantomime villain
- I have played more good guys than villains
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