anthroposophy

noun

an·​thro·​pos·​o·​phy ˌan(t)-thrə-ˈpä-sə-fē How to pronounce anthroposophy (audio)
: a 20th century religious system growing out of theosophy and centering on human development
anthroposophist noun

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For much of her life, Ms. Lafrenz was a follower of the theories of anthroposophy developed by the Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner. Alan Cowell, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2023

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from German Anthroposophie, from anthropo- anthropo- + -sophie -sophy

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anthroposophy was in 1916

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“Anthroposophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthroposophy. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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