humanism
- n the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
- n the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural
- n the cultural movement of the Renaissance; based on classical studies
humanistic discipline
- n studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
humanitarianism
- n the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
humanities
- n studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
- n the quality of being humane
- n the quality of being human
- n all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
humanity
- n the quality of being humane
- n the quality of being human
- n all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
humankind
- n all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
she always used `humankind' because `mankind' seemed to slight the women
humans
- n all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
- n any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
humber
- n an estuary in central northeastern England formed by the Ouse River and the Trent River
humber bridge
- n a suspension bridge at Hull, England; 4,626 feet long
humble plant
- n prostrate or semi-erect subshrub of tropical America, and Australia; heavily armed with recurved thorns and having sensitive soft grey-green leaflets that fold and droop at night or when touched or cooled
humbleness
- n the state of being humble and unimportant
- n a humble feeling
- n a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride