Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'misoneist'

English Word: misoneist

Key Russian Translations:

• мизантроп [mʲɪzanˈtrop] - [Formal; used in literary or philosophical contexts]

Frequency: Low (This word and its equivalents are not commonly used in everyday Russian conversation; more prevalent in literature or academic discussions.)

Difficulty: Advanced (C1) (Requires familiarity with Russian vocabulary related to psychology, philosophy, and nominal inflections; suitable for intermediate to advanced learners.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

мизантроп: [mʲɪzanˈtrop] (The stress is on the third syllable; the initial 'м' is palatalized, which is a common feature in Russian.)

Note on мизантроп: Pay attention to the palatalized 'м' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers; it sounds softer, similar to the 'm' in "mew." Variations may occur in regional dialects, but standard pronunciation follows this IPA.

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Meanings and Usage:

A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society (Primary meaning, similar to "misanthrope").

Translation(s) & Context:

• мизантроп - Used in formal, literary, or psychological contexts to describe someone with a deep-seated aversion to people; common in essays or novels.

Usage Examples:

• Он был типичным мизантропом, избегающим любых социальных контактов.

  He was a typical misanthrope, avoiding any social contacts.

• В этом романе главный герой предстаёт как мизантроп, который предпочитает одиночество.

  In this novel, the main character appears as a misanthrope who prefers solitude.

• Многие философы считали мизантропа символом разочарования в человечестве.

  Many philosophers considered the misanthrope a symbol of disappointment in humanity.

• Её поведение указывало на то, что она — мизантроп по натуре.

  Her behavior indicated that she was a misanthrope by nature.

• В современном мире мизантропы часто находят утешение в онлайн-общении, избегая личных встреч.

  In the modern world, misanthropes often find solace in online communication, avoiding in-person meetings.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Мизантроп" is a masculine noun in Russian, belonging to the second declension. It follows standard nominal inflections for gender, number, and case. As a borrowed word, it has regular patterns without irregularities.

Note: The word does not change in gender (always masculine) and has no irregular forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • отшельник (otshel'nik) - More neutral, implying a recluse without strong negativity.
  • человеконенавистник (chelovekonenavistnik) - Stronger emphasis on hatred toward people, often used in polemical contexts.
• Antonyms:
  • общественник (obshchestvennik) - A person actively involved in social activities.
  • филантроп (filantrop) - A philanthropist, directly opposite in meaning.

Related Phrases:

• Жизнь мизантропа (Zhizn' mizantropa) - Meaning: The life of a misanthrope; refers to a solitary or antisocial lifestyle.
• Стать мизантропом (Stat' mizantropom) - Meaning: To become a misanthrope; used when describing a shift toward isolation due to negative experiences.
• Мизантроп в обществе (Mizantrop v obshchestve) - Meaning: A misanthrope in society; highlights the irony or challenges of such a person in social settings.

Usage Notes:

• The Russian equivalent "мизантроп" directly corresponds to "misanthrope" and should be used in formal or literary contexts, not casual conversation, to avoid sounding overly dramatic.
• When translating "misoneist," ensure the context implies a deep-seated dislike; if the English word is less intense, consider "отшельник" instead.
• Grammar note: Always inflect based on case; for example, use genitive "мизантропа" after prepositions like "of."
• For multiple translations, choose based on nuance: "мизантроп" for philosophical tones, "человеконенавистник" for more aggressive contexts.

Common Errors:

• Common Error: Misusing the word as an adjective, e.g., saying "мизантроп человек" instead of just "мизантроп."
  Correct Usage: Use it as a noun; e.g., "Он мизантроп" (He is a misanthrope).
  Explanation: In Russian, nouns like this don't directly modify other nouns; use it standalone or with appropriate syntax.
• Common Error: Incorrect inflection, such as using nominative in all cases, e.g., "о мизантроп" instead of "о мизантропе."
  Correct Usage: Proper genitive or prepositional form; e.g., "Размышления о мизантропе" should be "Размышления о мизантропе."
  Explanation: Failing to inflect can make the sentence grammatically incorrect and confusing to native speakers.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of a "мизантроп" often appears in literature, such as in the works of Anton Chekhov or Fyodor Dostoevsky, where it symbolizes intellectual disillusionment with society. This reflects broader themes in Russian philosophy, like those in the Silver Age, where isolation was romanticized as a response to social injustices or existential crises.

Related Concepts:

• отчуждение (otchuzhdenie) - Alienation
• социофобия (sotsiofobiya) - Social phobia
• интроверт (introvert) - Introvert