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holistic
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holistic
(adjective)
holistic
/hoʊ
ˈ
lɪstɪk/
adjective
holistic
/hoʊ
ˈ
lɪstɪk/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of HOLISTIC
[
more holistic; most holistic
]
:
relating to or concerned with complete systems rather than with individual parts
Holistic
medicine attempts to treat both the mind and the body.
We need to take a more
holistic
approach to improving our schools.
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