humanism

noun
UK: /ˈhjuːmənɪzəm/
US: /ˈhjuːmənɪzəm/

  1. A way of thinking that emphasizes the importance of human beings and their experiences and possibilities.

    1. Humanism puts people first.
    2. The school's curriculum is based on the principles of humanism and critical thinking.

  2. A belief system that rejects religious faith and focuses on human values and reason as the most important principles.

    1. He is committed to humanism.
    2. Her ethical framework draws heavily from the tenets of secular humanism, promoting empathy.

  3. The study of classical literature, philosophy, and art, focusing on human rather than divine matters, especially during the Renaissance.

    1. Humanism influenced art.
    2. Renaissance humanism led to a rediscovery of classical texts and a new focus on human potential.

Synonyms

secularism rationalism liberalism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "humanism" in English means: A way of thinking that emphasizes the importance of human beings and their experiences and possibilities., A belief system that rejects religious faith and focuses on human values and reason as the most important principles., The study of classical literature, philosophy, and art, focusing on human rather than divine matters, especially during the Renaissance..

The phonetic transcription of "humanism" is /ˈhjuːmənɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈhjuːmənɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "humanism": secularism, rationalism, liberalism.

Example usage of "humanism": "Humanism puts people first.". More examples on the page.