Untermensch
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From German Untermensch, from unter (“under, below”) + Mensch (“person, human”).
Pronunciation [edit]
Noun [edit]
Untermensch (plural Untermenschen)
- (derogatory) An inferior person; a subhuman.
- 2009, John Sadler, Glencoe, Amberley 2009, p. 19:
- His orders are clear and concise – the Scots are viewed as untermenschen and are to be treated accordingly.
- 2009, John Sadler, Glencoe, Amberley 2009, p. 19:
Usage notes [edit]
- As the races whom the Nazis persecuted were often collectively referred to as Untermenschen, this term is consequently strongly associated with the Nazis and their ideology.
Antonyms [edit]
German [edit]
Etymology [edit]
unter (“under”) + Mensch (“human being”).
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: [ˈʊntɐˌmɛnʃ]
Noun [edit]
Untermensch m (genitive Untermenschen, plural Untermenschen)
- (derogatory) An inferior person; a subhuman.
Usage notes [edit]
- As the races whom the Nazis persecuted were often collectively referred to as Untermenschen, this term is consequently strongly associated with the Nazis and their ideology.
