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humanism

noun

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

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
H
Ends with
M
Contains
UM
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈhjuːmənɪz(ə)m

Meaning

Definitions

noun

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

noun

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

noun

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

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