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Humanism

/ˈhjuːmənɪz(ə)m/

The study of the humanities or the liberal arts; literary (especially classical) scholarship.

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📖 Definitions of "Humanism"

noun

1
The study of the humanities or the liberal arts; literary (especially classical) scholarship.
2
(often capitalized) Specifically, a cultural and intellectual movement in 14th-16th century Europe characterised by attention to classical culture and a promotion of vernacular texts, notably during the Renaissance.
3
An ethical system that centers on humans and their values, needs, interests, abilities, dignity and freedom; especially used for a secular one which rejects theistic religion and superstition.
4
Humanitarianism, philanthropy.

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Word	Definition
humanitarianismnoun	A humanitarian philosophy or practice.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Humanism"

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Word	Definition
humanitarianismnoun	A humanitarian philosophy or practice.
humanitariannoun	A person concerned with people's welfare; a do-gooder or philanthropist.
humanitynoun	(uncountable) Humankind; human beings as a group.
mankindnoun	The human race in its entirety.
humankindnoun	The human race; mankind, humanity; Homo sapiens.
humane	Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.
antinomynoun	(by extension) Any contradiction or paradox.
compassionnoun	Deep awareness of the suffering of others that people have to the point of them being motivated to relieve such states.
benevolencenoun	(uncountable) Disposition to do good.
altruismnoun	Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness.
philanthropynoun	(chiefly uncountable) Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.
kindnessnoun	The state of being kind.
egalitarianismnoun	The political doctrine that holds that all people in a society should have equal rights from birth.
empathynoun	Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of another person.
cosmopolitanismnoun	The quality of being cosmopolitan.
rationalismnoun	(philosophy) The theory that reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception.
secularismnoun	The political belief in the separation of church and state, i.e. the position that religious belief should not influence public and governmental decisions.
liberalismnoun	(politics) Any political movement founded on the autonomy and personal freedom of the individual, progress and reform, and government by law with the consent of the governed.
progressivismnoun	A political ideology that favours progress towards better conditions in society.
anthropocentrismnoun	A viewpoint or theory that places human beings at the center of everything, giving preference to human beings above all other considerations.