humanism
The study of the humanities or the liberal artsThe study of the humanities or the liberal arts; literary (especially classical) scholarship.
» The poet always takes account of humanism before everything.
Meaning
4 senses(uncountable, usually)The study of the humanities or the liberal arts; literary (especially classical) scholarship.
(capitalized, historical, often, uncountable, usually)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.
Humanismus
гумани́змgumanízm
the cultural movement of the Renaissance; based on classical studies
(uncountable, usually)An ethical system that centers on humans and their values, needs, interests, abilities, dignity and freedom; especially used for a secular one which rejects theistic religion and superstition.
Humanismus
гумани́змgumanízm
гумані́змhumanízm
(uncountable, usually)Humanitarianism.
Near-synonyms: solidarity, philanthropy, generosity
Humanität, Menschlichkeit
гумани́змgumanízm
гумані́змhumanízm
Examples
7 sentencesThe poet always takes account of humanism before everything.
They tried to save the stork with a broken wing out of humanism.
Existentialism is a humanism.
ruЭкзистенциализм — это гуманизм.
deDer Existenzialismus ist ein Humanismus.
Juan put aside his humanism.
ruХуан отставил в сторону свой гуманизм.
Algerians support Palestine not out of humanism, but out of racialism and hatred of the Jew.
Translations
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Origin
From human + -ism, borrowed from German Humanismus, coined by Friedrich Immanuel NiethammeFrom human + -ism, borrowed from German Humanismus, coined by Friedrich Immanuel Niethammer in 1808.
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Forms
plural: humanisms| Singular | humanism |
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uncountable
Synonyms
5 synonyms- the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural:secular humanism
- the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare:humanitarianism
Word family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable