Etymology

man is a wolf to man

Today it means: Humans are often cruel, predatory, and inhumane towards each other. Full definition →

Latin homō hominī lupus est
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  1. Latin · calque ofhomō hominī lupus est
  2. English todayman is a wolf to man

Calque of Latin homō hominī lupus est.

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