Meaning of the word misanthropy in English

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misanthropy

US /mɪˈsæn.θrə.pi/
UK /mɪˈsæn.θrə.pi/

Noun

a dislike of humankind

Example:
His constant criticism of everyone revealed his deep-seated misanthropy.
Some philosophers have argued that misanthropy is a natural response to human folly.