lich: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

No. While both are intelligent undead, a lich is typically a spellcaster who achieved undeath through ritual, often appearing as a skeleton or desiccated corpse. A vampire is usually created by another vampire's bite, has a dependence on blood, and has different weaknesses (e.g., sunlight, stakes).

Almost never. Its historical use referring to a corpse (as in 'lych-gate', a churchyard gate where a coffin rests) is now entirely obsolete except in that specific compound. Modern usage is exclusively within the fantasy genre.

In the context of a lich, a phylactery is a magical container or object in which the lich stores its soul or life force. Destroying the lich's physical body is only temporary unless its phylactery is also destroyed.

Yes. Notable examples include the Lich King from Warcraft, Acererak from Dungeons & Dragons (creator of the Tomb of Horrors), and Vecna, also from D&D. These characters epitomise the powerful, scheming, and ancient undead sorcerer archetype.

A type of undead creature in fantasy, often depicted as a sorcerer or wizard who has attained immortality through necromantic rituals, resulting in a skeletal or corpselike form.

Lich is usually specialised / fantasy / gaming in register.

Lich: in British English it is pronounced /lɪtʃ/, and in American English it is pronounced /lɪtʃ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.