- an|ti|hu|man|ism
- an|ti|hu|man|ism «AN tee HYOO muh nihz uhm», noun.any belief or philosophy such as fascism or communism, held in opposition to the philosophy of humanism.
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Rach|man|ism — «RAK muh nihz uhm, RAHK », noun. British. unscrupulous practices by landlords, such as the extortion of high rents in rundown properties: »When we talk of Rachmanism, we are not talking so much of houses in bad condition, or overcrowded, as of… … Useful english dictionary
Brah|man|ism — «BRAH muh nihz uhm», noun. the Hindu religious and social system. It is based on caste and a pantheistic, philosophical religion promising a return to and union with Brahma (the universal soul). Also, Brahminism … Useful english dictionary
Buch|man|ism — «BUHK muh nihz uhm», noun. a religious movement founded in the 1920 s that emphasizes a personal rededication to the moral principles of Christianity rather than adherence to the forms of doctrines of ecclesiastical religion; Moral Re Armament;… … Useful english dictionary
Ger|man|ism — «JUR muh nihz uhm», noun. 1. a German idiom used in some other language. 2. characteristic German quality, attitude, action, or belief. 3. attachment to or affection for what is German; tendency to adopt German ways … Useful english dictionary
hu|man|ism — «HYOO muh nihz uhm», noun. 1. any system of thought or action principally or exclusively concerned with human interests and values. 2. the study of the humanities; literary culture. Humanism spread throughout Europe in the Middle Ages when… … Useful english dictionary
Li|ber|man|ism — «LEE buhr muh NIHZ uhm», noun. the economic theories and ideas of the Russian economist, Yevsei Grigorievich Liberman (born 1897), stressing the role of profit motive and individual incentive in increasing production … Useful english dictionary
Pan-Ger|man|ism — «pan JUR muh nihz uhm», noun. 1. the idea or principle of a political or cultural union of all German peoples; 2. belief in or support of this principle … Useful english dictionary
Pel|man|ism — «PEHL muh nihz uhm», noun. the training system of the Pelman Institute, a British educational organization concerned with the learning and memorizing processes … Useful english dictionary
Ro|man|ism — «ROH muh nihz uhm», noun. 1. the spirit or institutions of ancient Rome. 2. Roman Catholicism (often disparaging) … Useful english dictionary
sha|man|ism — «SHAH muh nihz uhm, SHAM uh », noun. 1. the primitive religion of the Ural Altaic peoples of northern Asia, based on a belief in controlling spirits who can be influenced only by shamans. 2. any similar religion, such as that of certain American… … Useful english dictionary
