Meaning of naturalism in English

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  2. Noun
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  1. Noun

    naturalism

    Definitions

    1. (philosophy) the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations
  2. 2. an artistic movement in 19th century France

    Examples

    • « artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description »

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