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humanism

[hyoo-muh-niz-uhm, yoo-] / ˈhyu məˌnɪz əm, ˈyu- /
NOUN
philosophy in which human interests predominate
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"Women can bring more humanism," said the Chilean ex-president Bachelet, who is also a former UN rights chief.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

But his morality is not guided by ethics, humanism or respect for the common good.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

The United States’ unique brand of humanism, with its emphasis on the individual and risk-taking, has shaped a form of free-market capitalism that continues to drive progress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025

On those points, I adhere to a fundamental humanism.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Only such real, meaningful actions as those which are sincerely motivated from a deep sense of humanism and moral responsibility can get at the basic causes that produce the racial explosions in America today.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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