English

Noun

Untermensch ‎(plural Untermenschen)

1. (derogatory) An inferior person; a subhuman.
   • 2009, John Sadler, Glencoe, Amberley 2009, p. 19:

     His orders are clear and concise – the Scots are viewed as untermenschen and are to be treated accordingly.

Usage notes

• As the races whom the Nazis persecuted were often collectively referred to as Untermenschen, this term is consequently strongly associated with the Nazis and their ideology.

Antonyms

• Übermensch

German

Etymology

unter ‎(“under”) +‎ Mensch ‎(“human being”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈʊntɐˌmɛnʃ]

Noun

Untermensch m ‎(genitive Untermenschen, plural Untermenschen)

1. (derogatory) An inferior person; a subhuman.

Usage notes

• As the races whom the Nazis persecuted were often collectively referred to as Untermenschen, this term is consequently strongly associated with the Nazis and their ideology.

Antonyms

• Übermensch