misanthropy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A negative view or hatred of the human race.

Pronunciation

/mɪˈsæn.θɹə.pi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-misanthropy.wav

Word forms

misanthropy misanthropies

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μισανθρωπία (misanthrōpía), from μισάνθρωπος (misánthrōpos), from μῖσος (mîsos, “hatred”) + ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos, “human”). The word is analysable as miso- + -anthropy.

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