humanism
1. [ noun ] the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
Synonyms: humanitarianism
Related terms: doctrine
2. [ noun ] (philosophy) the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural
Synonyms: secular_humanism
Related terms: doctrine
3. [ noun ] the cultural movement of the Renaissance; based on classical studies
Related terms: cultural_movement
Similar spelling:   humanist
  humanise
  humans
  humanistic
  humanize
  humanness
  humankind
  humming