Humean

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adjective

Hum·​ean
variants or Humian
ˈhyümēən How to pronounce Humean (audio)
: of, like, or relating to the philosophical system or methods of the philosopher Hume especially his philosophical skepticism

Humean

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noun

variants or Humian
"
plural -s
: a follower of the philosophy of Hume

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

David Hume †1776 Scottish philosopher + English -an or -ian

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“Hume.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hume. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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Hume 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

ˈhyüm How to pronounce Hume (audio)
also ˈyüm
David 1711–1776 Scottish philosopher and historian
Humean adjective
or Humian
ˈ(h)yü-mē-ən How to pronounce Hume (audio)

Hume

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biographical name (2)

John 1937–2020 Irish peace activist
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