It's Greek To Me!

Greek and Latin Prefixes, Roots and Suffixes used in English
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Basic term

Meaning

Greek
Latin
Prefix
Suffix

miso

hate

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Examples

Definition

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misanthrope (3)

(noun) - hate + mankind = a person who hates or distrusts mankind.

misanthropy (3)

(noun) - hate + mankind = a hatred or distrust of mankind.

misanthropist (3)

(noun) - hate + mankind = a person who hates or distrusts mankind.

misogamy (3)

(noun) - hate + marriage = a hatred of marriage. Misogamist is the noun form for a person who has this hatred.

misogyny (4)

(noun) - hate + woman = a hatred of women. Misogynic and misogynistic are adjective forms and a misogynist is a person who has this hatred and can be a noun or adjective.

misology (5)

(noun) - hatred + speak = a hatred of logic or reason.

misoneism (5)

(noun) - hate + new + ism = a hatred, fear, or intolerance of innovation or change.
Not related but FYI:

miso (3)

(noun) - from Japanese = A high protein Japanese food paste used in making soups and as a condiment. It is made from soybeans and things like salt and fermented rice or barley. It comes in a variety of flavors, from salty to sweet .