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Villain vs. Villein
Villain
/ˈvɪlən/Examples:
The villain hatched a devious plot to take over the kingdom.Despite his villainous acts, he had a tragic backstory.The movie's villain captivated audiences with his charisma.
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Villein
/ˈvɪlən/Examples:
The villein worked tirelessly on the lord's lands.A villein was bound to the manor, unlike freemen.Villeins often paid rent through labor services.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Villain and villein sound alike but have distinct meanings.
- A villain is often associated with evil or bad characters, especially in stories and movies.
- A villein was a term used in the medieval ages for a farm laborer or a peasant tied to the land.
- Villain has connotations related to behavior, while villein is related to social status and historical context.
- Remember villain with ill in it, as villains often make things bad or ill; villein relates to village, like peasants in a village.
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