misanthropy

Meanings

• noun

  A strong hatred of humankind or human society.

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Antonyms

altruism , philanthropy

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Synonyms

Timonism

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with misanthropy
misadventure , misapprehend , misconception

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Variants

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misanthropies , misanthropy

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Etymology

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From the Greek words misos (hate) and anthropo (man).

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Trivia

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1. Misanthropy is a common theme in science fiction, particularly in stories about robots or artificial intelligence.

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

3. Misanthropy is sometimes confused with misogyny, but they are not the same thing. Misogyny is a hatred of women, while misanthropy is a hatred of humankind in general.

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Related Concepts

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1. Misanthrope: A person who dislikes humankind or human society.

2. Misanthropic: Displaying or characterized by misanthropy.

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Culture

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Misanthropy is a common theme in literature, particularly in the works of philosophers and writers such as Thomas Hobbes, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Fyodor Dostoevsky. It has also been explored in music, art, and film.

How to Memorize "misanthropy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person scowling at crowds of people, feeling a strong sense of disdain and dislike for humanity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a bitter, unhappy person who isolates themselves from others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Misanthropy: Misery in Society' to help remember the definition.

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