misanthrope


mis·an·thrope

noun \ˈmi-sən-ˌthrōp\

Definition of MISANTHROPE

: a person who hates or distrusts humankind

Examples of MISANTHROPE

  1. <a former misanthrope who now professes a newly discovered love of mankind>

Origin of MISANTHROPE

Greek misanthrōpos hating humankind, from misein to hate + anthrōpos human being
First Known Use: 1683

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