Definition

Opposed to or acting against humanity and human values.

Example

The dystopian novel depicted an antihuman regime that disregarded individual rights.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new movie with the antihuman theme?

Yeah, I did! It sounds pretty intense and thought-provoking.

I wonder how they portray the characters that are so antihuman.

It'll be interesting to see if they make it relatable or just purely negative.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antihuman is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "human" (from Latin "humanus", meaning human or relating to man). The word describes something that is against or opposed to humanity or human values.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against, and 'human' relating to people — so antihuman refers to something that is against human values.

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