🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

자연주의

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jayeonjuui

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Naturalism/ˈnætʃ.ər.əl.ɪ.zəm/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"자연주의는 삶을 있는 그대로 묘사하는 문학적 접근 방식입니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A philosophical viewpoint that everything arises from natural properties and causes, and supernatural or spiritual explanations are excluded or discounted.

    "The novel exemplifies naturalism by portraying the harsh realities of life without romanticizing the struggles of its characters."
  2. 2

    A style of art or literature that seeks to represent subjects as they appear in everyday life.

    "The artist's work is characterized by naturalism, capturing the essence of the human experience in a realistic manner."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'naturalism' originates from the Latin word 'naturalis', meaning 'of nature'. It evolved during the 19th century, particularly in the context of literature and philosophy, to describe a movement that emphasizes the depiction of life as it is, grounded in the belief that everything arises from natural properties and causes.

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