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Definition of empirism in English:

empirism

Pronunciation /ˈɛmpɪrɪz(ə)m/

noun

Empiricism. Now sometimes specifically: (Psychology and Linguistics) the theory that certain capacities or abilities are not innate, but are acquired by learning.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Alexander Leighton (c1570–1649), religious controversialist. From ancient Greek ἔμπειρος experienced, practised + -ism.