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humanism

hu·man·ism
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hyoo-muh-niz-uh m or, often, yoo-]
    • /ˈhyu məˌnɪz əm or, often, ˈyu-/
    • /ˈhjuː.mə.nɪ.zəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hyoo-muh-niz-uh m or, often, yoo-]
    • /ˈhyu məˌnɪz əm or, often, ˈyu-/

Definitions of humanism word

  • noun humanism any system or mode of thought or action in which human interests, values, and dignity predominate. 1
  • noun humanism devotion to or study of the humanities. 1
  • noun humanism (sometimes initial capital letter) the studies, principles, or culture of the humanists. 1
  • noun humanism Philosophy. a variety of ethical theory and practice that emphasizes reason, scientific inquiry, and human fulfillment in the natural world and often rejects the importance of belief in God. 1
  • noun humanism An outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters. Humanist beliefs stress the potential value and goodness of human beings, emphasize common human needs, and seek solely rational ways of solving human problems. 1
  • noun humanism secular belief 1

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Origin of humanism

First appearance:

before 1805
One of the 41% newest English words
First recorded in 1805-15; human + -ism

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Humanism

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

humanism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

humanism usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for humanism

noun humanism

  • development — Development is the gradual growth or formation of something.
  • lifestyle — the habits, attitudes, tastes, moral standards, economic level, etc., that together constitute the mode of living of an individual or group.
  • knowledge — acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation; general erudition: knowledge of many things.
  • habit — an acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary: the habit of looking both ways before crossing the street.
  • society — an organized group of persons associated together for religious, benevolent, cultural, scientific, political, patriotic, or other purposes.

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