Hume

[hyoom, yoom]

noun

1. David, 1711–76, Scottish philosopher and historian.

2. John, 1937–2020, Northern Ireland politician: Nobel Peace Prize 1998.

Hume

/ hjuːm /

noun

1. ( George ) Basil. 1923–99, English Roman Catholic Benedictine monk and cardinal; archbishop of Westminster (1976–99)

2. David. 1711–76, Scottish empiricist philosopher, economist, and historian, whose sceptic philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses. His works include A Treatise of Human Nature (1740), An Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals (1751), Political Discourses (1752), and History of England (1754–62)

3. John. born 1937, Northern Ireland politician; leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) (1979–2001). Nobel peace prize jointly with David Trimble in 1998

Other Word Forms

• Humism noun

Example Sentences

It was a contentious decision, as Nicolas Dominguez was penalised for simulation after he had cleared the ball just outside his area before seemingly being caught by Trai Hume, attempting to block.

From BBC

In May, the Diffley Partnership and the David Hume Institute's Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker said immigration had entered the list of Scots' top five concerns for the first time.

From BBC

Even after Hume took the wickets of Sam Curran and Salt in the 15th over, England always looked on course for victory with Jamie Overton ultimately providing the winning runs with 20 deliveries to spare.

From BBC

The duchess was received into the Catholic church by the then Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Basil Hume.

From BBC

Fox News commentator Brit Hume said the order “flies in the face” of the Constitution.

From Salon