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transhumanism
(trans|human|ism)
Pronunciation:
/tranzˈhjuːmənɪzm/
noun
[
mass noun
]
the belief or theory that the human race can evolve beyond its current physical and mental limitations, especially by means of science and technology.
Derivatives
transhumanist
adjective
&
noun
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