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Synonyms & Antonyms of humanism
concern for human welfare (as shown through philanthropic activities)
- The humanism of the couple was revealed when they welcomed those displaced by the fire into their home.
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for humanism
- altruism,
- benevolence,
- benignancy,
- benignity,
- generosity,
- goodwill,
- humaneness,
- humanitarianism,
- philanthropy
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“Humanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanism. Accessed 26 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of humanism was in 1836
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