humanism
UK/'hjuːmənɪz(ə)m/US/'hju:mәnizm/
A2
Definitions
n.
A worldview centered on human values, reason, and dignity rather than the divine.
人文主义；以人的价值、理性与尊严为中心（而非以神为中心）的世界观。
n.
The Renaissance revival of classical learning and culture.
（文艺复兴时期的）人文主义运动，对古典学问与文化的复兴。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedhuman + -ism (doctrine) = a belief system that puts the human — human reason, values, and dignity — at the center. Historically also names the Renaissance return to classical (human) learning.
Root hum still carries 46 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.secular humanism世俗人文主义
- 2.Renaissance humanism文艺复兴人文主义
- 3.Christian humanism基督教人文主义
Example Sentences
- 1.
Renaissance humanism placed human reason at the center of learning.
- 2.
Secular humanism rejects religious explanations of morality.