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untermensch

Syllables: un·ter·menschUK/ˈʊn.təˌmɛnʃ/US/ˈʊn.təɹˌmɛnʃ/

untermensch is the alternative letter-case form of Untermensch.

Noun capitalized: Untermensch

Untermensch (plural Untermenschen)

  1. (derogatory, offensive, especially Nazism and white supremacy) A subhuman, especially in Nazi racial hierarchy.
    • His orders are clear and concise – the Scots are viewed as untermenschen and are to be treated accordingly.2009, John Sadler, Glencoe, Amberley, published 2009, page 19
    Antonyms:
    Übermensch

Antonyms of untermensch

Forms of untermensch

pluraluntermenschen
pluralUntermenschen
alternative formuntermensch

Origin of untermensch

Unadapted borrowing from German Untermensch.

Questions about untermensch

What does untermensch mean?
Untermensch means a subhuman, especially in Nazi racial hierarchy.
What is untermensch the alternative letter-case form of?
Untermensch is the alternative letter-case form of Untermensch.
What part of speech is untermensch?
Untermensch is a noun.
How do you pronounce untermensch?
Untermensch is pronounced /ˈʊn.təˌmɛnʃ/ (UK).
What is the plural of untermensch?
The plural of untermensch is untermenschen.

Words near untermensch in the dictionary

  1. unterfirer
  2. unterfirers
  3. Untergrainau
  4. unterhefe
  5. Untermann
  6. untermensch
  7. untermenschen
  8. unterminable
  9. unterminably
  10. unterminate
  11. unterminated

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