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misanthropy

Syllabification: (mis·an·thro·py)

Pronunciation: /misˈsanTHrəpē/

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Definition of misanthropy

noun

a dislike of humankind.

Origin:

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

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monocular

/ məˈnäkyələr

adjective , noun

with, for, or in one eye …

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