humanism | ||
1. | [ noun ] the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare | |
Synonyms: | humanitarianism | |
Related terms: | doctrine | |
2. | [ noun ] (philosophy) the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural | |
Synonyms: | secular_humanism | |
Related terms: | doctrine | |
3. | [ noun ] the cultural movement of the Renaissance; based on classical studies | |
Related terms: | cultural_movement | |
Similar spelling: |
humanist humanise humans humanistic humanize humanness humankind humming |