misanthropist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.

  - "The misanthropist lived alone in a cabin in the woods."
  - "Despite his misanthropic nature, he had many close friends."

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Antonyms

altruist , philanthropist

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with misanthropist
apostrophe , misadventure , anemone

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Variants

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misanthrope , misanthropes

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'misos' (hatred) and 'anthropos' (man).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'misanthrope' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. Misanthropes are often portrayed as having a distorted view of humanity, seeing only the worst in people.

3. Some psychologists believe that misanthropy is a form of mental disorder.

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Related Concepts

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1. misanthropy: A deep-seated hatred or dislike of humankind.

2. misanthrope: A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.

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Culture

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In literature, misanthropes are often portrayed as lonely, bitter, and reclusive individuals who have given up on humanity. Famous misanthropes in literature include Misanthrope Alceste from Molière's play 'Tartuffe' and the protagonist in Nikolai Gogol's short story 'The Diary of a Madman'.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'misanthropist' comes from the Greek words 'misos' (hatred) and 'anthropos' (man), so it's someone who hates mankind.

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