noun
misanthropy
Misanthropy (noun) means a general dislike or hatred of people.
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A general dislike or hatred of people.
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Etymology
Comes from Ancient Greek μισανθρωπία (misanthrōpía), from μισάνθρωπος (misánthrōpos), itself from μῖσος (mîsos, “hatred”) and ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos, “human”). The word can also be analysed as miso- + -anthropy.
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What is the meaning of misanthropy?
"misanthropy" (noun) means a general dislike or hatred of people.
What is the opposite of misanthropy?
The opposite of "misanthropy" is philanthropy.
