Misanthropy is a general dislike or distrust of the human species. Typically motivated by social alienation or feelings of contempt for society’s prevailing characteristics, misanthropes express a dislike for humanity as a whole, but can have normal relationships with some individuals. Overt expressions of misanthropy can be attributed to characters throughout literature. What existentialist philosopher and writer famously wrote that “hell is other people” in his play No Exit? Discuss
Month: August 2024
vicinity
Definition: (noun) A nearby, surrounding, or adjoining region.
Synonyms: locality, neck of the woods, neighborhood.
Usage: The plane crashed in the vicinity of Asheville, and investigators spent weeks interviewing residents who had witnessed the disaster.
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