Untermensch
English
Etymology
From German Untermensch, from unter (“under, below”) + Mensch (“person, human”).
Pronunciation
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Noun
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
- 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
Noun
Untermensch m (genitive Untermenschen, plural Untermenschen)
- (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
- “Untermensch” in Duden online
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