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nonnaturalism

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non·naturalism

Definition of nonnaturalism 

1 : an art style that avoids representation of the objects and appearances of the natural world : an abstract or nonobjective art style

2 : an ethical theory opposed to naturalism especially : intuitionism

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non- entry 1 + naturalism

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