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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

  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.

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