Meaning and Origin
What does the name Nemesis mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Nemesis
User Submitted Origins
Greek
80%
Spanish
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User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Germany, the name Nemesis is of Greek origin and means "'Nemesis' is the name of the goddess of just revenge".
- A submission from Montana, U.S. says the name Nemesis means "Goddess of Revenge".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Nem"e*sis
The goddess of retribution or vengeance; hence, retributive justice personified; divine vengeance.
Etymology: L., fr. Gr. Ne`mesis, orig., distribution, fr. ne`mein to distribute. See Nomad
Other Dictionary Sources
- (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
- Something causing misery or death
Wiktionary
From the Greek goddess of retribution Nemesis.
- (chiefly Canada, US) An archenemy
- Batman is in constant conflict with his , The Joker.
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- (chiefly non-North American usage) A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character.
- The principle of retributive justice.
- (usually in the singular, formal) A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided.
- The polar opposite of a character.
- A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent.
nemesis was also found in the following language(s): Latin