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Untermenschen - Definition and Overview

Untermensch (German: subhuman) is a term from Nazi racial ideology. Derived from 19th century racial theory, Nazi ideology held that the Germanic peoples were the master race, and that all other peoples represented lesser races of varying degrees. Groups regarded as untermenschen included Jews, Slavic peoples, and Africans.

The opposite of untermensch is Übermensch.

The term was borrowed from older 19th century sources.

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Example Usage of Untermenschen

papierschiff: eine person durch das loch im glascontainer zu sehen kann einen ganz schöne angst machen. #Untermenschen
Folowwithonel: Ihr Untermenschen.
sksongz: Untermenschen+Abschaum= IHR ALLE! SK 2010 will nix miteuch zu tun haben
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