[ˈvɪlən], (Noun)

Definitions:
- (in a film, novel, or play) a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot
(e.g: a pantomime villain)



Phrases:
- the villain of the piece

Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘a rustic, boor’): from Old French vilein, based on Latin villa (see villa)