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humanistic

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Main Entry:
hu·man·ism 
          Listen to the pronunciation of humanism
Pronunciation:
\ˈhyü-mə-ˌni-zəm, ˈyü-\
Function:
noun
Date:
1832
1 a: devotion to the humanities : literary culture b: the revival of classical letters, individualistic and critical spirit, and emphasis on secular concerns characteristic of the Renaissance2: humanitarianism3: 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
hu·man·ist 
          Listen to the pronunciation of humanist \-nist\ noun or adjective
hu·man·is·tic 
          Listen to the pronunciation of humanistic \ˌhyü-mə-ˈnis-tik, ˌyü-\ adjective
hu·man·is·ti·cal·ly 
          Listen to the pronunciation of humanistically \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb


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