Misanthrop

derNoun

misanthrope; someone who dislikes humankind

English translations

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    misanthrope

Word details

German meaning
Eine Person, die die Menschheit hasst oder verachtet.
English meaning
Misanthrope
Synonym
Menschenfeind
German example
Der alte Mann war ein Misanthrop und mied den Kontakt zu anderen Menschen.
English example
The old man was a misanthrope and avoided contact with other people.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Misanthrop
Plural Form
die Misanthropen

Example sentences with “Misanthrop”

  1. Er gilt als ein bekannter Misanthrop. (He is considered a well-known misanthrope.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Misanthrop a weak masculine noun?

Yes, it is a weak masculine noun (n-declension). In the accusative, dative, and genitive singular, it becomes 'Misanthropen'.