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humanism meaning in Tamil

மனிதநேயம் maṉitanēyam

/ˈhjuːmənɪz(ə)m/US/ˈhjumənɪz(ə)m/

humanism in Tamil: மனிதநேயம் (maṉitanēyam). In English, humanism means the study of the humanities or the liberal arts; literary (especially classical) scholarship.

Tamil words for humanism

ethical system
மனிதநேயம் maṉitanēyam

English meaning of humanism

  1. noun The study of the humanities or the liberal arts; literary (especially classical) scholarship.
  2. noun Specifically, a cultural and intellectual movement in 14th-16th century Europe characterised by attention to classical culture and a promotion of vernacular texts, notably during the Renaissance.
  3. noun An ethical system that centers on humans and their values, needs, interests, abilities, dignity and freedom; especially used for a secular one which rejects theistic religion and superstition.
  4. noun Humanitarianism.

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  • Near-synonyms: solidarity, philanthropy, generosity

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Questions about humanism in Tamil

What is the meaning of humanism in Tamil?
Humanism in Tamil is மனிதநேயம் (maṉitanēyam).
humanism என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Humanism: மனிதநேயம் (maṉitanēyam).
What does humanism mean in English?
Humanism means the study of the humanities or the liberal arts; literary (especially classical) scholarship.

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