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humanistic

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: humanistic

1
adj
marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
2
adj
of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and man's capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: humanistic
1

adj marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare

“respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species”
Synonyms:
human-centered, human-centred, humanist, humanitarian
humane
marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering
2

adj of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and man's capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion

Synonyms:
humanist

adj of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism

“the humanistic revival of learning”
Synonyms:
humanist

adj pertaining to or concerned with the humanities

humanistic studies”
Synonyms:
humane, humanist
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