Misanthrope
/ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹoʊp/ noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 One who has a negative view of the entire human race.
"Alas, poor Dean! his only scope Was to be held a misanthrope."
- 2 someone who dislikes people in general wordnet
- 3 Someone who distrusts or avoids other people.
Example
More examples"The misanthrope enjoys his solitude."
Etymology
From Ancient Greek from μισέω (miséō, “I hate”) and ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos, “man; human”); compare miser.