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Misanthrope

//ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹoʊp// noun

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Noun
  1. 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. 2
    someone who dislikes people in general wordnet
  3. 3
    Someone who distrusts or avoids other people.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek from μισέω (miséō, “I hate”) and ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos, “man; human”); compare miser.

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