Definition of 'humanist'

Noun

1. a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts
2. an advocate of the principles of humanism

Adjective

1. of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism; "the humanistic revival of learning"
      Synonyms: humanistic
2. of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and man's capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion; "the humanist belief in continuous emergent evolution"- Wendell Thomas
      Synonyms: humanistic
3. pertaining to or concerned with the humanities; "humanistic studies"; "a humane education"
      Synonyms: humanistic humane
4. marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare; "a humane physician"; "released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons"; "respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species"
      Synonyms: human-centered human-centred humanistic humanitarian

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