Humanism

Quick meaning: Humanism is a noun meaning The study of the humanities or the liberal arts; literary (especially classical) scholarship.

Meaning

The study of the humanities or the liberal arts; literary (especially classical) scholarship.

More Meanings

1. Humanitarianism.
2. An ethical system that centers on humans and their values, needs, interests, abilities, dignity and freedom; especially used for a secular one which rejects theistic religion and superstition.
3. (historical, often capitalized) Specifically, a cultural and intellectual movement in 14th-16th century Europe characterised by attention to classical culture and a promotion of vernacular texts, notably during the Renaissance.

Example Sentences

Near-synonyms: solidarity, philanthropy, generosity

There were good reasons for humanism and the Renaissance to take their origins from fourteenth-century Italy.

Word Forms

• humanisms

Synonyms for humanism

Depending on context, synonyms include solidarity, philanthropy, generosity, humanitarianism.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include humanitarianism, humanitarian, humanity, mankind, humankind, humane.

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