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anthroposophy

an·thro·pos·o·phy
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [an-thruh-pos-uh-fee]
    • /ˌæn θrəˈpɒs ə fi/
    • /ˌanθrəpəsˈɒfi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-thruh-pos-uh-fee]
    • /ˌæn θrəˈpɒs ə fi/

Definitions of anthroposophy word

  • noun anthroposophy the spiritual and mystical teachings of Rudolph Steiner, based on the belief that creative activities such as myth making, which formed a part of life in earlier times, are psychologically valuable, esp for educational and therapeutic purposes 3
  • noun anthroposophy a religious or mystical system or movement similar to theosophy, founded by Rudolf Steiner about 1912 3
  • noun anthroposophy a philosophy based on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner (1861–1925) which maintains that, by virtue of a prescribed method of self-discipline, cognitional experience of the spiritual world can be achieved. 1
  • noun anthroposophy A formal educational, therapeutic, and creative system established by Rudolf Steiner, seeking to use mainly natural means to optimize physical and mental health and well-being. 1
  • noun anthroposophy Human wisdom; knowledge or understanding of human nature. 0
  • noun anthroposophy A spiritual movement inaugurated by Rudolf Steiner (also capitalized as Anthroposophy), postulating the existence of an objective, intellectually comprehensible spiritual world accessible to direct experience through inner development. 0

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Origin of anthroposophy

First appearance:

before 1910
One of the 15% newest English words
From the German word Anthroposophie, dating back to 1910-15. See anthropo-, -sophy

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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