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ΑΝΤΑΓΩΝΙΣΤΗΣ, ανταγωνιστης
ANTAGŌNISTĒS, antagōnistēs
Sounds Like: an-tag-oh-nis-TES
Translations: adversary, opponent, an adversary, an opponent
From the root: ΑΝΤΑΓΩΝΙΣΤΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to an adversary or opponent, someone who contends against another. It is a compound word formed from 'anti' (against) and 'agonistes' (a combatant or contestant). It is used to describe someone who is in opposition, whether in a legal dispute, a contest, or a general conflict. For example, one might speak of an 'antagonist' in a story or a 'competitor' in a game.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G0001 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- 4 Maccabees — 3:5
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΑΝΤΑΓΩΝΙΣΤΗΣ, appear in our texts.
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