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- [mis-uh n-throhp, miz-]
- /ˈmɪs ənˌθroʊp, ˈmɪz-/
- /ˈmɪs.ən.θrəʊp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mis-uh n-throhp, miz-]
- /ˈmɪs ənˌθroʊp, ˈmɪz-/
Definitions of misanthrope word
- noun misanthrope a comedy (1666) by Molière. 1
- noun misanthrope A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society. 1
- noun misanthrope person who hates humanity 1
- countable noun misanthrope A misanthrope is a person who does not like other people. 0
- noun misanthrope a person who dislikes or distrusts other people or mankind in general 0
- noun misanthrope a person who hates or distrusts all people 0
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Origin of misanthrope
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; noun use of Greek mīsánthrōpos hating humankind, misanthropic. See mis-2, anthropo-
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Parts of speech for Misanthrope
noun
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misanthrope popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
misanthrope usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for misanthrope
noun misanthrope
- doubter — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
- skeptic — a person who questions the validity or authenticity of something purporting to be factual.
- loner — a person who is or prefers to be alone, especially one who avoids the company of others: He was always a loner—no one knew him well.
- misanthropist — a hater of humankind.
- recluse — a person who lives in seclusion or apart from society, often for religious meditation.
Antonyms for misanthrope
noun misanthrope
- believer — If you are a great believer in something, you think that it is good, right, or useful.
- humanitarian — having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people.
- philanthropist — a person who practices philanthropy.
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