humanistic
pronunciation
How to pronounce humanistic in British English:
UK [ˌhjuːməˈnɪstɪk]
How to pronounce humanistic in American English:
US [ˌhjuːməˈnɪstɪk]
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- Adjective:
- of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and man's capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion
- of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism
- pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
- marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
Word Origin
- humanistic
- 1845 (humanistical is from 1716), in reference to Renaissance or classical humanism; from humanist + -ic. From 1904 in reference to a modern philosophy that concerns itself with the interests of the human race.
Example
- 1. It 's a touching and humanistic novel in the best sense of those words .
- 2. Humanistic concerns is one of basic dimensions of marxism .
- 3. Developing the second language ego with a humanistic approach .
- 4. Double main bedrooms design embodies the respect and humanistic care towards elders .
- 5. Humanistic interpretations on classical natural law .