VILLAINS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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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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