Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hyoo-muh-niz-uh m or, often, yoo-]
- /ˈhyu məˌnɪz əm or, often, ˈyu-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hyoo-muh-niz-uh m or, often, yoo-]
- /ˈhyu məˌnɪz əm or, often, ˈyu-/
Definitions of antihumanism word
- noun antihumanism opposition to humanism 3
- noun antihumanism any system or mode of thought or action in which human interests, values, and dignity predominate. 1
- noun antihumanism devotion to or study of the humanities. 1
- noun antihumanism (sometimes initial capital letter) the studies, principles, or culture of the humanists. 1
- noun antihumanism Philosophy. a variety of ethical theory and practice that emphasizes reason, scientific inquiry, and human fulfillment in the natural world and often rejects the importance of belief in God. 1
- noun antihumanism (ethics) Opposition to humanism. 0
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Origin of antihumanism
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
First recorded in 1805-15; human + -ism
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Parts of speech for Antihumanism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
antihumanism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
antihumanism usage trend in Literature
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