surhomme

French

Etymology

First attested in the 19th century. Calque of German Übermensch. Also sur- +‎ homme.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sy.ʁɔm/

Noun

surhomme m (plural surhommes)

  1. (philosophy) superman (übermensch)
  2. (colloquial) alpha male

Further reading

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