humanism, secular humanism
(noun) the doctrine emphasizing a person’s capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural
humanitarianism, humanism
(noun) the doctrine that people’s duty is to promote human welfare
humanism
(noun) the cultural movement of the Renaissance; based on classical studies
Source: WordNet® 3.1
humanism (usually uncountable, plural humanisms)
The study of the humanities or the liberal arts; literary (especially classical) scholarship. [from 19th c.]
(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.]
An ethical system that centers on humans and their values, needs, interests, abilities, dignity and freedom; especially used for a secular one which rejects theistic religion and superstition. [from 19th c.]
Humanitarianism, philanthropy.
Source: Wiktionary
Hu"man*ism, n.
1. Human nature or disposition; humanity. [She] looked almost like a being who had rejected with indifference the attitude of sex for the loftier quality of abstract humanism. T. Hardy.
2. The study of the humanities; polite learning.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 June 2025
(noun) members of a family line; “his people have been farmers for generations”; “are your people still alive?”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
