misanthrope

Meaning

  1. One who has a negative view of the entire human race.
  2. Someone who distrusts or avoids other people.

Synonyms

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹəʊp/
Etymology

From Ancient Greek from μισέω (miséō, “I hate”) and ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos, “man; human”); compare miser.

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