misanthropist

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His tweets have triggered an unexpectedly heated debate during which he’s been belittled as a killjoy, a pedant, and even a misanthropist.

From The Guardian • Aug. 17, 2018

Of all the presidents, Richard Nixon was a misanthropist, which means a hater of mankind in general.

From US News • May 2, 2016

He describes himself as an "equal opportunities misanthropist", saying he's "skewered many more men than women, and possibly more donkeys than both".

From The Guardian • Jul. 20, 2012

Lady Tanagra's tone was matter-of-fact enough to deceive a misanthropist.

From Patricia Brent, Spinster by Jenkins, Herbert George

Relatives I had as few as misanthropist could desire; but from self-congratulation on the fact, on first landing, I soon came to keen regret.

From Dead Men Tell No Tales by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)