 | Term | Definition |
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humane |
having the worthy qualities of human beings such as kindness or compassion |
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humanism |
a philosophy in which interests and values of human beings are of primary importance |
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humanities |
branches of knowledge concerned with human beings and their culture such as philosophy, literature, and the fine arts as distinguished from the sciences |
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anthropology |
the scientific study of the origins, cultural development, and customs of human beings |
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misanthrope |
a person who hates all people |
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homicide |
the killing of one person by another; a person who kills another |
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virile |
having certain characteristics traditionally associated with masculinity especially physical strength, vitality, and assertiveness |
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gynecology |
the branch of medicine dealing with disorders and treatment of the reproductive system in women |
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feminism |
the belief that women should possess th same political and economic rights as men |
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feminist |
a supporter of women's claims to the same rights and treatment of men |
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autocrat |
a ruler who has absolute or unlimited power; any arrogant, dominating person |
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automaton |
a person who behaves in a mechanical, routine manner; a robot |
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autonomy |
the condition of being self-governing; independence |
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autopsy |
the examination of a corpse to determine the cause of death |
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egoism |
conceit; valuing everything according to one's personal interest;excessive confidence in the rightness of one's own opinion; the belief in self-love as a proper motive for human conduct; boastfulness or selfishness |
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