Choose the word that is most opposite in meaning to: Misanthrope.

Option B is the correct answer. Misanthrope is a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind. A philanthropist is someone who loves and helps humanity, making it the direct opposite of a misanthrope.

Option A- Hermit: Someone who isolates themselves, unrelated to loving or hating humanity.
Option C- Cynic: A person who distrusts people's motives, somewhat similar to misanthrope but not opposite.
Option D- Skeptic: A person who questions or doubts, unrelated to misanthropy.
Option E- Naysayer: A person who criticizes, objects to, or opposes something.