Meaning of Untermensch | Babel Free
/ˈʊntəmɛnʃ/Definitions
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Alternative letter-case form of Untermensch. alt-of
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An inferior person; a subhuman, especially in Nazi racial hierarchy. Nazism, derogatory, especially
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Nonstandard spelling of Untermensch. alt-of, nonstandard
Equivalents
Français
untermensch
Examples
“His orders are clear and concise – the Scots are viewed as untermenschen and are to be treated accordingly.”
“A dead sci-fi hack selling people super-powers and you actually believe it. You üntermensch.”
“However, he did also note that where at least in theory Communism had as its ideal goal in theory the liberation of people from oppression (although quite the opposite occured),^([sic]) Naziism never pretended even in theory to be a political theory geared toward the liberation of broad masses of people despite their race, ethnicity, or creed. On the contrary, it was quite upfront about its intention to enslave millions of üntermenschen to serve the "master race".”
“Well, why don't you say what you mean, for a change? It's *so* hard trying to think like a lunatic Üntermensch, and I just can't keep up with you sometimes.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.