humanism

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Synonyms: humanist, humianism, humanish, humanise, humanity, humanics, manism, humanize, luminism, putanism, uranism

Antonyms: humanist, humianism, humanish, humanise, humanity, humanics, manism, humanize, luminism, putanism, uranism

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q80083}} The [[study]] of the [[humanities]] or the [[liberal arts]]; literary (especially classical) scholarship. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
2. {{senseid|en|Q846933}} {{lb|en|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]]. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
3. {{senseid|en|Q46158}} An [[ethical system]] that centers on [[human]]s and their [[value]]s, [[need]]s, [[interest]]s, [[ability|abilities]], [[dignity]] and [[freedom]]; especially used for a [[secular]] one which rejects [[theistic]] religion and [[superstition]]. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
4. {{senseid|en|Q775858}} [[humanitarianism|Humanitarianism]].

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