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humanism noun

  /ˈhjumənɪz(ə)m/ , /ˈhjuːmənɪz(ə)m/
  • (historical, often capitalized) 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. [from 19th c.]
  • 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. [from 19th c.]
 humanismi
  • Humanitarianism, philanthropy.
 humanismi, humanitarismi

humanity noun

  /hjuˈmænɪti/ , [hjuˈmænɪɾi]
  • The human condition or nature.
 ihmisyys
  • Humankind; human beings as a group.
 ihmiskunta, ihmisyys
  • The quality of being benevolent; humane traits of character; humane qualities or aspects.
 humaanisuus

human adjective

  /ˈhjuː.mən/ , /ˈju.mən/ , [ˈçju̟mn̩] , [ˈçju̟mən]
  • (comparable) Having the nature or attributes of a human being.
 inhimillinen
  • (notcomp) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.
 inhimillinen, ihmis-

humanities noun

  /hjuˈmæn.ɪ.tiz/
  • The study of language, literature, the arts, history, and philosophy, sometimes including religion.
 humanismi

humane adjective

  /hjuːˈmeɪn/
  • Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.
 inhimillinen

humaneness noun

  • The property of being humane.
 inhimillisyys

humanize verb

  /ˈhjuː.mə.naɪz/
  • (transitive) To make human; to give or cause to have the fundamental properties of a human.
 humaanistaa, humaanistua, inhimillistyä, inhimillistää
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