Definition of Humanism

1. Noun. The doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare.


2. Noun. The doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural.
Exact synonyms: Secular Humanism
Generic synonyms: Doctrine, Ism, Philosophical System, Philosophy, School Of Thought
Derivative terms: Humanist

3. Noun. The cultural movement of the Renaissance; based on classical studies.
Generic synonyms: Cultural Movement
Derivative terms: Humanist, Humanistic

Definition of Humanism

1. n. Human nature or disposition; humanity.

Definition of Humanism

1. the quality of being human [n -S]

Medical Definition of Humanism

1. An ethical system which emphasizes human values and the personal worth of each individual, as well as concern for the dignity and freedom of humankind. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Humanism

humane
humane
humanely
humaneness
humanenesses
humaner
humanest
humanhood
humanhoods
humanisation
humanise
humanised
humanises
humanising
humanism (current term)
humanism (current term)
humanisms
humanist
humanistic
humanistically
humanistic discipline
humanistic psychology
humanists
humanitarian
humanitarianism
humanitarians
humanities
humanity
humanity
humanization

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