humanism

noun

hu·man·ism ˈhyü-mə-ˌni-zəm

ˈyü-

Synonyms of humanism next

: devotion to the humanities : literary culture

: the revival of classical letters, individualistic and critical spirit, and emphasis on secular concerns characteristic of the Renaissance

: devotion to human welfare : humanitarianism

renowned for his humanism

: a doctrine, attitude, or way of life centered on human interests or values

especially : a philosophy that usually rejects supernaturalism and stresses an individual's dignity and worth and capacity for self-realization through reason : secular humanism

humanist

ˈhyü-mə-nist

ˈyü-

noun or adjective

humanistic

ˌhyü-mə-ˈni-stik

ˌyü-

adjective

humanistically

ˌhyü-mə-ˈni-sti-k(ə-)lē

ˌyü-

adverb

Examples of humanism in a Sentence

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Most movies that aspire to humanism of that kind inevitably will be constrained by the need for commercial success. —

Dan Bekerman, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024 And that’s the basic premise of a movement known as humanism. —

Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Oct. 2024 In setting his characters on a furious collision course, Baker seems bent on pushing realism, humanism, comedy, and action well past the point of formal compatibility. —

Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024 Burton never finds humanism in Halloween, as Adam Sandler did in Hubie Halloween. —

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