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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAnthroposophy
/ˌæn.θrəˈpɒs.ə.fi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A philosophy that emphasizes the spiritual nature of humanity and the importance of personal development.
"Many educators incorporate principles of anthroposophy into their teaching methods." - 2
A movement founded by Rudolf Steiner that advocates for a holistic approach to education, agriculture, and medicine.
"The Waldorf education system is based on anthroposophy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'anthroposophy' is derived from the Greek words 'anthropos' meaning 'human' and 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom'. It was coined in the early 20th century by Rudolf Steiner to describe a spiritual philosophy that seeks to understand the human being and the universe through a holistic approach.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Anthroposophy" is said worldwide
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anthroposophie
Transliteration: ãtʁɔpɔzofi
"L'anthroposophie est une philosophie spirituelle."
Anthroposophie
Transliteration: ʔan.tʁo.poˈzoː.fɪ
"Die Anthroposophie wurde von Rudolf Steiner gegründet."
antroposofia
Transliteration: antroposofia
"L'antroposofia è una filosofia che promuove lo sviluppo spirituale."
antroposofía
Transliteration: antroposofía
"La antroposofía se basa en la comprensión espiritual del ser humano."
antroposofia
Transliteration: antroposofia
"A antroposofia é uma filosofia que busca o desenvolvimento espiritual."
मानवज्ञान
Transliteration: Maanavgyan
"मानवज्ञान एक आध्यात्मिक दर्शन है।"
人智学
Transliteration: Rénzhìxué
"人智学是一种强调人类精神本质的哲学。"
인간학
Transliteration: Inganhak
"인간학은 인간의 영적 본질을 강조하는 철학입니다."
人智学
Transliteration: Jinchigaku
"人智学は人間の精神的な本質を強調する哲学です。"
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