Misanthrope Definition & Meaning

misanthrope
noun
  1. someone who dislikes people in general

"Misanthrope" in song lyrics

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  • "Lamby's a misanthrope"
    MC Paul Barman — The Joy of Your World
  • "platwright le misanthrope"
    AOL — AOL
  • "playwright le misanthrope"
    AOL — AOL

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