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1. humanism
noun. ['ˈhjuːməˌnɪzəm'] the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare.
Synonyms
- humanitarianism
- ism
- school of thought
- doctrine
- philosophical system
Antonyms
- monism
- internationalism
Etymology
- -ism (English)
- human (English)
- humain (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
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According to Paul Kurtz, secular humanism should encourage moral awareness and growth.
2. humanism
noun. ['ˈhjuːməˌnɪzəm'] the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural.
Synonyms
- philosophy
- ism
- school of thought
- doctrine
- philosophical system
Antonyms
- formalism
- nationalism
- pluralism
- unbelief
Etymology
- -ism (English)
- human (English)
- humain (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
3. humanism
noun. ['ˈhjuːməˌnɪzəm'] the cultural movement of the Renaissance; based on classical studies.
Etymology
- -ism (English)
- human (English)
- humain (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
4. secular
adjective. ['ˈsɛkjəlɝ'] characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy.
Synonyms
- lay
- profane
Antonyms
- lower-class
- upper-class
- immortal
Etymology
- saecularis (Latin)
5. secular
adjective. ['ˈsɛkjəlɝ'] characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world.
Synonyms
- materialistic
- worldly
- earthly
- economic
- mercenary
- profane
- terrestrial
- temporal
- worldly-minded
- material
- sophisticated
Antonyms
- sacred
- naive
- unworldly
- inefficient
Etymology
- saecularis (Latin)
6. secular
adjective. ['ˈsɛkjəlɝ'] not concerned with or devoted to religion.
Synonyms
- laic
- earthly
- lay
- profanatory
- profane
- temporal
- impious
Antonyms
- sacred
- pious
- unworldly
- extraordinary
Etymology
- saecularis (Latin)
7. secular
noun. ['ˈsɛkjəlɝ'] someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person.
Synonyms
- common person
- layperson
- common man
- commoner
- layman
- laity
- lay reader
Antonyms
- clergyman
- unprofitable
- noncommercial
- unpaid
Etymology
- saecularis (Latin)