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It is quite true - in fact, obvious on the surface - that the vast majority of dramatic shows and comedies, as well, advocate a liberal and humanistic and relativistic lifestyle and concept.
Pat Boone

Meaning of "humanistic" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HUMANISTIC

humanistic  [ˌhjuːməˈnɪstɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HUMANISTIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Humanistic is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES HUMANISTIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

humanistic

Humanism

Humanism is a philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, and generally prefers critical thinking and evidence over established doctrine or faith. The meaning of the term humanism has fluctuated, according to the successive intellectual movements which have identified with it. Generally, however, humanism refers to a perspective that affirms some notion of a "human nature". In modern times, humanist movements are typically aligned with secularism and with non-theistic religions. Historically however, this was not always the case.

Definition of humanistic in the English dictionary

The first definition of humanistic in the dictionary is of or relating to a belief that rejects religion in favour of the advancement of humanity by its own efforts. Other definition of humanistic is marked by an interest in the welfare of people. Humanistic is also of or relating to Renaissance humanism.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HUMANISTIC


agonistic
ˌæɡəˈnɪstɪk
anachronistic
əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk
antagonistic
ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk
Calvinistic
ˌkælvɪˈnɪstɪk
chauvinistic
ˌʃəʊvɪˈnɪstɪk
communistic
ˌkɒmjʊˈnɪstɪk
deterministic
dɪˌtɜːmɪˈnɪstɪk
faunistic
ˌfɔːˈnɪstɪk
feministic
ˌfemɪˈnɪstɪk
hedonistic
ˌhiːdəˈnɪstɪk
Hellenistic
ˌhɛlɪˈnɪstɪk
impressionistic
ɪmˌprɛʃəˈnɪstɪk
mechanistic
ˌmɛkəˈnɪstɪk
misogynistic
ˌmɪsɒdʒɪˈnɪstɪk
modernistic
ˌmɒdəˈnɪstɪk
opportunistic
ˌɒpətjʊˈnɪstɪk
perfectionistic
pəˌfɛkʃəˈnɪstɪk
pianistic
ˌpiːəˈnɪstɪk
synchronistic
ˌsɪŋkrəˈnɪstɪk
urbanistic
ˌɜːbəˈnɪstɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HUMANISTIC

humane society
humane studies
humanely
humaneness
humanhood
humanisation
humanise
humaniser
humanism
humanist
humanistic psychology
humanistically
humanitarian
humanitarianism
humanitarianist
humanities
humanity
humanization
humanize
humanizer

WORDS THAT END LIKE HUMANISTIC

artistic
autistic
ballistic
characteristic
domestic
futuristic
heuristic
holistic
journalistic
linguistic
logistic
minimalistic
optimistic
probabilistic
realistic
sadistic
simplistic
statistic
stylistic
synergistic
unrealistic

Synonyms and antonyms of humanistic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «humanistic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HUMANISTIC

Find out the translation of humanistic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of humanistic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «humanistic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

人文
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

humanista
570 millions of speakers

English

humanistic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मानवतावादी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إنساني
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гуманистическая
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

humanística
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মনুষ্য-সংক্রান্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

humaniste
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Humanistik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

humanistisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ヒューマニスティック
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

인간
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Manungsa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhân văn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மனித
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मानवतावादी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

insancıl
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

umanistico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

humanistyczna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гуманістична
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

umaniste
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ουμανιστική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

humanistiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

humanistisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

humanistisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of humanistic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HUMANISTIC»

The term «humanistic» is quite widely used and occupies the 46.913 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HUMANISTIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about humanistic

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10 QUOTES WITH «HUMANISTIC»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word humanistic.
1
Pat Boone
It is quite true - in fact, obvious on the surface - that the vast majority of dramatic shows and comedies, as well, advocate a liberal and humanistic and relativistic lifestyle and concept.
2
David Chalmers
Now I have to say I'm a complete atheist, I have no religious views myself and no spiritual views, except very watered down humanistic spiritual views, and consciousness is just a fact of life, it's a natural fact of life.
3
Norman Foster
Since Stonehenge, architects have always been at the cutting edge of technology. And you can't separate technology from the humanistic and spiritual content of a building.
4
Frank Gehry
A lot of people don't get it, but I design from the inside out so that the finished product looks inevitable somehow. I think it's important to create spaces that people like to be in, that are humanistic.
5
Greg Graffin
I have great hope and faith, but it's a humanistic faith based in facts; you have to believe that facts exist. We can all arrive at the same facts if we engage in the process of experimentation, observation, and verification, which can solve more of the world's major problems than a debate over whether God does or doesn't exist.
6
Eric Kripke
If I had a worldview, and I don't know if I do, but if I did, it's one that's intensely humanistic.
7
Christian Lous Lange
Internationalism on the other hand admits that spiritual achievements have their roots deep in national life; from this national consciousness art and literature derive their character and strength and on it even many of the humanistic sciences are firmly based.
8
Tran Duc Luong
Humanistic values of equality and equal rights for all nations and individuals as crystallized in the principles of the United Nations Charter are mankind's great achievements in the 20th century.
9
Nouriel Roubini
I love and collect contemporary art and go to all the art fairs. I love Damien Hirst and Matthew Barney. I grew up in Italy and had a humanistic education in philosophy and literature - things I love and appreciate. People are richer and more complex than just their day-to-day professional pursuits might suggest.
10
Martin Seligman
The fundamentalist religions simply seem to offer more hope for a brighter future than do the more liberal, humanistic ones.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HUMANISTIC»

Discover the use of humanistic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to humanistic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Humanistic Psychology: A Clinical Manifesto : a Critique of ...
Elkins, a long-time leading voice in humanistic psychology, presents a compelling case about what is wrong with contemporary psychotherapy and how, through a re-envisioned humanistic psychology, it needs to change.
David N. Elkins, 2009
2
Rational Landscapes and Humanistic Geography
'Relph has written the kind of book that landscapes and landscape analysis have needed for some time.
E. C. Relph, 1981
3
Disability from a Humanistic Perspective: Towards a Better ...
This book is intended to serve as a tool for anyone engaged in promoting the welfare of people with disabilities. In summary: the book is based on theory and research, including the experience of practical application.
Shunit Raiṭer, 2008
4
The Problem with the Humanistic Therapies
"One in four people are diagnosed at some point in their lives with a recognised form of mental illness, and yet there is no "magic bullet" to cure this vast reservoir of human suffering.
Nick Totton, 2010
5
Qualitative Research in Nursing: Advancing the Humanistic ...
"Qualitative Research in Nursing is a user-friendly text that systematically provides a sound foundation for understanding a wide range of qualitative research methodologies, including triangulation.
Helen Streubert Speziale, Helen J. Streubert, Dona Rinaldi Carpenter, 2011
6
Humanistic Existentialism: The Literature of Possibility
"--Willard Colston, Chicago Sun-Times. "Those who want a real understanding of existentialism instead of the usual superficial generalizations are certain to gain it from this book."--Walter Kaufmann, The American Scholar.
Hazel Estella Barnes, 1959
7
Humanistic psychology: conversations with Abraham Maslow, ...
This is no easy task, for the answer is not a simple one and the question cannot be answered in a doctrinaire fashion by resorting to the glib statement of some formula or methodology.
Willard B. Frick, Abraham Harold Maslow, Gardner Murphy, 1989
8
Philosophy as a Humanistic Discipline
The essays are unified by Williams's constant concern that philosophy maintain contact with the human problems that animate it in the first place.
Bernard Williams, A. W. Moore, 2009
9
On Humanistic Education: (six Inaugural Orations, 1699-1707)
Vico's earliest extant scholarly works, the six orations on humanistic education, offer the first statement of ideas that Vico would continue to refine throughout his life.
Gian Galeazzo Visconti, 1993
10
Humanistic Geography: Problems and Prospects
To talk of antihuman consequences is to talk of what is meant by modern humanism, to talk of the humanistic values held in our time. As Martin Heidegger claimed in his thesis on Kant and the Critique of Pure Reason, human imagination and ...
David Ley, Marwyn S. Samuels, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HUMANISTIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term humanistic is used in the context of the following news items.
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Wim Wenders' Academy Award-Nominated Doc 'The Salt of th …
"The Salt of the Earth” is confrontational, spiritual, revelatory, compassionate, and deeply humanistic. It's the story of one man who relates to ... «Indie Wire, Jul 15»
2
Newest Barter production is a comical play within a play | Kingsport …
“The Understudy” is a humanistic look at people who are just trying to do what they love, in spite of the obstacles they face. Artistic Director ... «Kingsport Times News, Jul 15»
3
GI Bill pays for unaccredited sex, Bible and massage schools …
“So his whole idea is to change the Christian worldview to the humanistic, evolutionary worldview.” Veterans who go to unaccredited schools ... «Naples Daily News, Jul 15»
4
This is how to best relate with her - The Standard
You're not going to make your marriage sound like an evolving and experimenting humanistic institution but a proper marriage. How you relate ... «The Standard Digital News, Jul 15»
5
China's "Peony Pavilion" Wows American Audience
"This is an opportunity to show our artistic skills and the Chinese humanistic emotions to the world." The story depicts how the girl Du Liniang ... «CRIENGLISH.com, Jul 15»
6
Thomas H. Stokes - The Paper of Montgomery County
... and many devoted friends, colleagues, and students throughout the world who will miss his unfailing dedication to humanistic studies, as well ... «thepaper24-7.com, Jul 15»
7
Soma Preview - Gamereactor UK
Then there's the local wildlife; machines that are mysteriously taking on humanistic traits. It leads to some unnerving moments, and no doubt to ... «Gamereactor UK, Jul 15»
8
The 5 Teachers You Meet in Heaven: What It Really Takes to Save …
... displays of gratitude and emotion are especially welcome as they powerfully reaffirm the quintessence of teaching as a humanistic enterprise ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
9
GI Bill pays for unaccredited sex, Bible and massage schools | Reveal
“So his whole idea is to change the Christian worldview to the humanistic, evolutionary worldview.” Veterans who go to unaccredited schools ... «Reveal, Jul 15»
10
African art, 'Picasso of the Ghetto,' 'Visual Poetry' open at Museum of …
“It reflects an innate feeling for the aesthetics of African sculpture as well as a personal response to its humanistic appeal.” The late Purvis ... «Daytona Beach News-Journal, Jul 15»

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