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humanism in Dutch

humanism in Dutch is humanisme, menslievendheid — humanism means a way of thinking that bases morality and meaning on human reason, evidence and compassion rather than on religious belief.

humanism in Dutch

humanisme
noun
menslievendheid
noun
Humanitarianism, philanthropy.

What does "humanism" mean?

  1. noun A way of thinking that bases morality and meaning on human reason, evidence and compassion rather than on religious belief.
    "Her humanism led her to argue that ethics needs no supernatural foundation."
  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.
    "Italian humanism transformed how the ancient world was read and taught."
  3. noun Concern for the welfare, dignity and potential of people in general.
    "The novel is remembered for its warmth and its unforced humanism."
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humanism in a sentence

  • Her humanism led her to argue that ethics needs no supernatural foundation.
  • The ceremony was conducted according to the principles of secular humanism.
  • Italian humanism transformed how the ancient world was read and taught.
  • The novel is remembered for its warmth and its unforced humanism.

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What is "humanism" in Dutch?

"humanism" in Dutch is humanisme, menslievendheid. humanism means: A way of thinking that bases morality and meaning on human reason, evidence and compassion rather than on religious belief.

How do you use "humanism" in a sentence?

Example: "Her humanism led her to argue that ethics needs no supernatural foundation." In Dutch, "humanism" is humanisme, menslievendheid.

Are there other ways to say "humanism" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "humanism": humanisme, menslievendheid.

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