Meaning of Untermensch | Babel Free
ˈʊntəmɛnʃDefinitions
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Alternative letter-case form of Untermensch. alt-of
- An inferior person; a subhuman, especially in Nazi racial hierarchy.
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Nonstandard spelling of Untermensch. alt-of, nonstandard
Equivalents
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.
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