rare–0. [ad. Gr. ἀπανθρωπία, n. of state f. ἀπάνθρωπ-ος away from men, solitary, f. ἀπ(ό) away from + ἄνθρωπος man: cf. mod.Fr. apanthropie.] (See quot.)
1753. Chambers, Cycl. Supp., Apanthropy, in medicine, denotes a love of solitude, and aversion for the company of mankind.
1839. Hooper, Med. Dict., Apanthropy … A species of melancholy characterised by a dislike to society.
1847. in Craig.
