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naturalism.

A state of nature; conformity to nature.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈnatʃ(ə)rəlɪz(ə)m/
  1. A state of nature; conformity to nature.

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  2. The doctrine that denies a supernatural agency in the miracles and revelations recorded in religious texts and in spiritual influences.

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  3. Any system of philosophy which refers the phenomena of nature as a blind force or forces acting necessarily or according to fixed laws, excluding origination or direction by a will.

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  4. A doctrine which denies a strong separation between scientific and philosophic methodologies and/or topics

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  5. A movement in theatre, film, and literature that seeks to replicate a believable everyday reality, as opposed to such movements as romanticism, surrealism, or abstract art, in which subjects may receive highly symbolic or idealistic treatment.

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  6. naturism, nudism, social nudity.

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  7. The belief in natural law.

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Where this word comes from

From natural + -ism. Compare French naturalisme.

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