Untermensch

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Etymology

From German Untermensch, from unter (“under, below”) + Mensch (“person, human”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

Untermensch (plural Untermenschen)

  1. (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.

Usage notes

  • Since the races whom the Nazis persecuted were often collectively referred to as Untermenschen, this term is strongly associated with Nazi ideology.

Antonyms

German

Etymology

From unter- (“under”) +‎ Mensch (“human being”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈʊntɐˌmɛnʃ]
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

Untermensch m (genitive Untermenschen, plural Untermenschen)

  1. (derogatory) An inferior person; a subhuman.

Usage notes

  • 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

Further reading

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