misanthrope

[ mis-uh n-throhp, miz- ]

/ ˈmɪs ənˌθroʊp, ˈmɪz- /

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noun

a hater of humankind.

Also mis·an·thro·pist

[mis-an-thruh-pist, miz‐] /mɪsˈæn θrə pɪst, mɪz‐/.

Origin of misanthrope

1555–65; noun use of Greek mīsánthrōpos hating humankind, misanthropic. See mis-², anthropo-

Words nearby misanthrope

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Example sentences from the Web for misanthropist

Though not a misanthropist, he appears in general to have preferred solitary communion with nature to human society.

A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature |John W. Cousin
Did he pose as pessimist or misanthropist, or did he speak out of the bitterness of his soul?

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 |Various
The truth is that—as there is ample testimony in his prolific writings—is lordship was something of a misanthropist.

The Sea-Hawk |Raphael Sabatini
Most people hate the misanthropist even if they are forced to admire his power.

Swift |Leslie Stephen

He was no longer a misanthropist, rather he sought those to whom he was dear, not only as a man, but as a personage.

The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky |Modeste Tchaikovsky

British Dictionary definitions for misanthropist

misanthrope

misanthropist (mɪˈzænθrəpɪst)

/ (ˈmɪzənˌθrəʊp) /

noun

a person who dislikes or distrusts other people or mankind in general

Derived forms of misanthrope

misanthropic (ˌmɪzənˈθrɒpɪk) or misanthropical, adjective misanthropically, adverb misanthropy (mɪˈzænθrəpɪ), noun

Word Origin for misanthrope

C17: from Greek mīsanthrōpos, from misos hatred + anthrōpos man

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misanthropist (mɪˈzænθrəpɪst)

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