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- [an-thruh-pos-uh-fee]
- /ˌæn θrəˈpɒs ə fi/
- /ˌanθrəpəsˈɒfi/
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- [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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anthroposophy popularity
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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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