Antipas
/ˈæntɪpæs/
"antipas" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.
The verdict
“Antipas” is uncommon English (frequency #97,794 among 3,931 “A” headwords), classed as a proper noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.
- #97,794
- frequency rank, English
- 3,931
- “A” headwords
According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Herod Antipas, tetrarch of the ancient Roman province of Judea, known for his roles in the executions of John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth.
Corpus desk
Index EN-antipas · Antipas · English
Antipas · rank #97,794 · 0 variants · 0 confusables
- FREQ-RARE #97,794
- LEN-LONG 7 letters
- VOW-3 3 vowels
- CONFUS-0 No pairs
- VAR-0 0 variants
- BOOK-MID 3,931
- PHOTO-FINISH Ansan
Nearest frequency peer: Ansan (-3 rank slots)
Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern
Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.
Long-tail ranks near “Antipas”
Sparse band: bars invert rank so rarer forms read shorter
- angioedema
angioedema
2,215 corpus weight
- angstrom
angstrom
2,214 corpus weight
- Ansan
Ansan
2,210 corpus weight
- Antipas
Antipas
2,207 corpus weight
- aridity
aridity
2,201 corpus weight
- Arps
Arps
2,199 corpus weight
What this shows Long-tail view: where “Antipas” sits against similarly uncommon English ranks.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Headword | Antipas |
| Language | English |
| Part of speech | Proper noun |
| IPA | /ˈæntɪpæs/ |
| Letters | 7 |
| Frequency rank | #97,794 |
| Misspellings tracked | 0 |
| Confusable pairs | 0 |
| Source | Wiktionary (kaikki.org) |
Long-tail rank of “Antipas” in English
Rare enough to double-check
Antipas is uncommon English at frequency #97,794 among 3,931 “A” headwords, classed as aproper noun, transcribed /ˈæntɪpæs/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.
We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Antipas, a sign its spelling follows regular English conventions. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.
Etymologically, the entry records: Through Latin Antipās from Ancient Greek Ἀντῐ́πᾱς (Antĭ́pās), a contraction of Ἀντῐ́πᾰτρος (Antĭ́pătros); from ἀντῐ́πᾰτρος (antĭ́pătros, “an initiate to the highest grade of the Mysteries of Mithras”). The correct English form is Antipas, spelled A-N-T-I-P-A-S.
Definition
- 1Herod Antipas, tetrarch of the ancient Roman province of Judea, known for his roles in the executions of John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth.
- 2A martyr from the early Christian church at Pergamum.
Recorded use
Wiktionary examplesThese source excerpts show how Antipas appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.
At the death of Herod the Great (4 b.c.), his sons — Archelaus, Herod Antipas, and Herod Philip — were given jurisdiction over his divided kingdom. Herod Antipas became the tetrarch of Galilee and Perea […].
I know where you live—where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me, not even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was put to death in your city—where Satan lives.
Etymology
Through Latin Antipās from Ancient Greek Ἀντῐ́πᾱς (Antĭ́pās), a contraction of Ἀντῐ́πᾰτρος (Antĭ́pătros); from ἀντῐ́πᾰτρος (antĭ́pătros, “an initiate to the highest grade of the Mysteries of Mithras”).
Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you spell "Antipas"?
What does "Antipas" mean?
How do you pronounce "Antipas"?
What is the origin of the word "Antipas"?
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Similar English words by spelling shape
Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "Antipas", not the corpus desk frequency band.
Same letter count
Frequency-ranked English headwords with 7 letters (nearest by frequency rank).