humanist

adjective

1. of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism

- the humanistic revival of learning

Similar word(s): 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

Similar word(s): humanistic

3. pertaining to or concerned with the humanities

- humanistic studies

- a humane education

Similar word(s): humane, humanistic

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

Similar word(s): humane, humanistic, humanitarian

noun

1. a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts

Definition categories: person, bookman, scholar, student

2. an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans

Similar word(s): humanitarian

Definition categories: person, advocate, advocator, exponent, proponent