Humanismus/humaˈnɪsmʊs/humanism
Humanismus is a German noun that means humanism. It is pronounced /humaˈnɪsmʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Humanismen".
Definitions
1.intellectual movement focusing on human values, reason, and classical learning; especially the Renaissance movement(philosophy; history)
a.emphasis on individual dignity and critical thinking in philosophy and culture
Der Humanismus der Renaissance prägte viele europäische Bildungsideale.—The humanism of the Renaissance shaped many European educational ideals.
2.adherence to humanitarian principles; placing value on human welfare and rights(general use)
a.attitude or practice focused on the well-being of humans
Sie engagiert sich im Sinne des Humanismus für soziale Projekte.—She commits herself to social projects in the spirit of humanism.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Humanismus | die Humanismen |
| Genitive | des Humanismus | der Humanismen |
| Dative | dem Humanismus | den Humanismen |
| Accusative | den Humanismus | die Humanismen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Humanismus" mean in English?
- "Humanismus" means humanism. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Humanismus"?
- "Humanismus" is pronounced /humaˈnɪsmʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Humanismus" der, die, or das?
- "Humanismus" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Humanismus"?
- The plural of "Humanismus" is "Humanismen".
- What part of speech is "Humanismus"?
- "Humanismus" is a noun in German.
