menslievendheid — meaning in English

English meaning

• humanism noun A way of thinking that bases morality and meaning on human reason, evidence and compassion rather than on religious belief.
• humanity noun People as a whole; the human race.

Senses

menslievendheid is used for these senses in English:

• humanism Humanitarianism, philanthropy.
• humanity (uncountable) The quality of being benevolent; humane traits of character; humane qualities or aspects.

humanism — full definition

1. noun A way of thinking that bases morality and meaning on human reason, evidence and compassion rather than on religious belief.
2. noun The Renaissance intellectual movement that revived the study of classical Greek and Latin texts and put human achievement at the centre of learning.
3. noun Concern for the welfare, dignity and potential of people in general.

humanity — full definition

1. noun People as a whole; the human race.
2. noun Kindness, compassion, and other qualities considered typically human.

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