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misanthropy

Pronunciation: /mɪˈzanθrəpi, mɪˈsan-/
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Definition of misanthropy

noun

[mass noun]
  • a dislike of humankind: the streak of misanthropy in his nature

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Greek misanthrōpia, from miso- 'hating' + anthrōpos 'man'

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