humanist

/hjˈumənɪst/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism
   “the humanistic revival of learning”
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- Wendell Thomas
   “the humanist belief in continuous emergent evolution”
3. pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
   “humanistic studies”
4. marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
   “a humane physician”

noun

1. a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts
2. an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans

Synonyms for humanist

• humanistic
• humane
• human-centered
• human-centred
• humanitarian