humanist

adjective · noun

Words like humanist

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humanistic

Synonymadjective

humane

Synonymadjective

humanitarian

Synonymadjective / noun

human-centered

Synonymadjective

human-centred

Synonymadjective

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MEANING & USAGE

Definitions & examples

01adjective

of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism

“the humanistic revival of learning”

02adjective

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”

03adjective

pertaining to or concerned with the humanities

“humanistic studies”

“a humane education”

04adjective

marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare

“released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons”

“respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species”

2 more meanings

05noun

a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts

06noun

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

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