First Known Use: 13th century
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enemy
noun en·e·my \ˈe-nə-mē\
: someone who hates another : someone who attacks or tries to harm another
: something that harms or threatens someone or something
: a group of people (such as a nation) against whom another group is fighting a war
plural en·e·mies
Full Definition of ENEMY
1
: one that is antagonistic to another; especially : one seeking to injure, overthrow, or confound an opponent
2
: something harmful or deadly <alcohol was his greatest enemy>
3
a : a military adversary b : a hostile unit or force
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Origin of ENEMY
Middle English enemi, from Anglo-French, from Latin inimicus, from in- 1in- + amicus friend — more at amiable
ENEMY Defined for Kids
enemy
noun en·e·my \ˈe-nə-mē\
plural en·e·mies
Definition of ENEMY for Kids
1
: a person who hates another : a person who attacks or tries to harm another
2
: a country or group of people with which another country or group is at war or a person belonging to such a country or group
3
: something that harms or threatens <Drought is the farmer's enemy.>
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