ουμανισμός — meaning in English
oumanismos
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English meaning
- humanism noun A way of thinking that bases morality and meaning on human reason, evidence and compassion rather than on religious belief.
Senses
ουμανισμός is used for these senses in English:
- humanism (historical, often capitalized) 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. [from 19th c.]
humanism — full definition
- noun A way of thinking that bases morality and meaning on human reason, evidence and compassion rather than on religious belief.
- noun The Renaissance intellectual movement that revived the study of classical Greek and Latin texts and put human achievement at the centre of learning.
- noun Concern for the welfare, dignity and potential of people in general.