Humanistic Meaning
/hjˌuməˈnɪstɪk/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf or pertaining to humanism.
Sentence Examples
The immediate defenestration of humanistic culture can't be a random project.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The teacher's ____ approach to modern education values each student's personal growth.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The therapist uses a ____ approach that focuses on the individual's unique potential.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English humanist Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English humanistic From humanist + -ic.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"I recognize thee, Satan, and I spit in thine face
Whatever happened to the human race?
What happened to the humanistic faith?
What happens to human waste?"
— 1985, J. G. Thirlwell, “Descent into the Inferno”, in Nail, performed by Scraping Foetus Off the Wheel:
"“The broader one’s understanding of the human experience, the better design we will have.” Apple is a humanistic tech company. It’s also the largest company in the world."
— 2022 December 6, Stephen Marche, quoting Steve Jobs, “The College Essay Is Dead”, in The Atlantic:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The teacher's ____ approach to modern education values each student's personal growth.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The therapist uses a ____ approach that focuses on the individual's unique potential.