The enemy
Example: The enemy soldiers marched towards the village at dawn.
Definition
"The enemy" refers to a person, group, or nation that is opposed or hostile, especially in a conflict or war. In history, it often describes the opposing forces or soldiers that one is fighting against, as in the phrase, 'The enemy soldiers marched towards the village at dawn.'
Etymology
The phrase "the enemy" comes from the Old French word 'enemi,' which itself derives from the Latin 'inimicus,' meaning 'unfriendly' or 'hostile.' Did you know? The root 'inimicus' combines 'in-' (not) and 'amicus' (friend), literally meaning 'not a friend,' perfectly capturing the essence of opposition in 'the enemy.'
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"The enemy" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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