humanism
noun/ˈhjuːmənɪzəm/
/ˈhjuːmənɪzəm/
[uncountable]- a system of thought that considers that solving human problems with the help of reason is more important than religious beliefs. It emphasizes the fact that the basic nature of humans is good.Topics Religion and festivalsc2Word Originearly 19th cent.: from human + -ism.
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