humanism

/hjˈumənˌɪzəm/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
2. the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural
3. the cultural movement of the Renaissance; based on classical studies

Synonyms for humanism

• humanitarianism
• secular humanism

Words that rhyme with humanism

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• stigmatism
• symbolism
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• electromagnetism