Übermensch

[ y-buhr-mensh ]

noun

, German.

, plural Ü·ber·mensch·en [y, -b, uh, r, men-sh, uh, n].

1. superman ( def 2 ).

Übermensch

/ ˈyːbərˌmɛnʃ /

noun

1. (esp in the writings of Nietzsche) the German word for superman

Word History and Origins

Origin of Übermensch¹

literally: over-man

Example Sentences

As he leaves office, Cheney looks overloaded and stressed, holding in check an Ubermensch level of rage mixed with self-pity.

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