Avengers: meaning, definitions and examples

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avengers

 

[ əˈvɛn.dʒərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

superhero team

The Avengers are a fictional team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are known for assembling to combat various threats and villains that pose a danger to the world. The team has become iconic in popular culture, especially with the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Synonyms

champions, heroes, saviors

Examples of usage

  • The Avengers saved the city from destruction.
  • In the movie, the Avengers team up to defeat Thanos.
  • Many fans dress up as Avengers characters for comic conventions.

Translations

Translations of the word "avengers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 Vingadores

🇮🇳 एवेंजर्स

🇩🇪 Rächer

🇮🇩 Avengers

🇺🇦 Месники

🇵🇱 Zabójcy

🇯🇵 アベンジャーズ

🇫🇷 Les Vengeurs

🇪🇸 Los Vengadores

🇹🇷 İntikamcılar

🇰🇷 어벤져스

🇸🇦 المنتقمون

🇨🇿 Pomstitelé

🇸🇰 Pomstitelia

🇨🇳 复仇者联盟

🇸🇮 Maščevalci

🇮🇸 Hinir

🇰🇿 Кекілдер

🇬🇪 复仇者

🇦🇿 İntiqamçılar

🇲🇽 Los Vengadores

Etymology

The term 'Avengers' originates from the Latin-based word 'avenger', which means 'to take vengeance'. Marvel Comics first used the term in the title of their comic series The Avengers, launched in 1963. The concept of a superhero team was revolutionary at the time, combining various individual superheroes into one collective group that could confront larger threats. The popularity of The Avengers has since grown exponentially through various comic series, animated shows, and the blockbuster Marvel Cinematic Universe films. This evolution showcases the enduring appeal of the superhero genre and the idea of teamwork in overcoming adversities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,654, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.