ἈΝΤΙΦΙΛΟΝ, ἀντιφιλον
ANTIPHILON, antiphilon
Sounds Like: an-TEE-phi-lon
Translations: hostile, an enemy, adverse, an opponent
From the root: ἈΝΤΙΦΙΛΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is a compound adjective meaning 'hostile' or 'adverse'. It describes someone or something that is an opponent or an enemy. It is formed from 'ἀντί' (anti), meaning 'against' or 'instead of', and 'φίλος' (philos), meaning 'dear' or 'friend'. Therefore, it literally means 'against a friend' or 'not a friend', hence 'hostile'. In the provided examples, it is used to describe a hostile or opposing action or entity.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 17 — 4:70
From the same root
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