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humanism

noun

1 humanism

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

synonym: humanitarianism.

Dutch: humanisme

2 humanism

The doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural.

synonym: secular humanism.

Dutch: menslievendheid

3 humanism

The cultural movement of the Renaissance; based on classical studies.

Dutch: humanisme
Polish: humanizm


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