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Etymology

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17th century, from on- (un-) +‎ mens (human being), possibly after German Unmensch.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɔ(n)mɛns/
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Noun

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onmens m (plural onmensen, diminutive onmensje n)

  1. evil or cruel person, brute, barbarian