noun
naturalism
Naturalism (noun) means a natural condition, or the quality of matching what is natural.
noun
1
A natural condition, or the quality of matching what is natural.
2
The view that rejects any supernatural cause behind religious miracles, revelations or spiritual experiences.
3
Any philosophy that treats everything in nature as the result of blind forces working under fixed laws, with no room for a guiding will.
4
A view that does not sharply separate scientific methods and subjects from philosophical ones.
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Etymology
Formed from natural and -ism. Compare French naturalisme.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for naturalism
realism
fatalism
idealism
globalism
socialism
vandalism
federalism
radicalism
capitalism
liberalism
surrealism
journalism
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of naturalism?
"naturalism" (noun) means a natural condition, or the quality of matching what is natural.
What is another word for naturalism?
Other words for "naturalism" include realism.
What are the different meanings of naturalism?
"naturalism" has 3 main meanings: 1. A natural condition, or the quality of matching what is natural; 2. The view that rejects any supernatural cause behind religious miracles, revelations or spiritual experiences; 3. Any philosophy that treats everything in nature as the result of blind forces working under fixed laws, with no room for a guiding will.
