secular humanism meaning

UK US /ˈsɛkjəlɚ ˈhjumənɪzəm/ 7 syllables

secular humanism (noun): the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural.

Definition of secular humanism

  1. the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural

    Synonyms: humanism

    Type of: doctrine

How to pronounce secular humanism

secular humanism is pronounced /ˈsɛkjəlɚ ˈhjumənɪzəm/ in American English. It has 7 syllables.

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