- A believer in the principles of humanism.
- One who is concerned with the interests and welfare of humans.
- A classical scholar.
- A student of the liberal arts.
- Humanist A Renaissance scholar devoted to Humanism.
humanistically hu'man·is'ti·cal·ly adv.
humanist
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Dictionary:
hu·man·ist (hyū'mə-nĭst)  |
n.
humanistically hu'man·is'ti·cal·ly adv.
humanistically hu'man·is'ti·cal·ly adv.
| WordNet: humanist |
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The noun has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts
Meaning #2:
an advocate of the principles of humanism
The adjective humanist has 4 meanings:
Meaning #1:
of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism
Synonym: humanistic
Pertains to noun: humanism (meaning #3)
Meaning #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
Synonym: humanistic
Pertains to noun: humanism (meaning #2)
Meaning #3:
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
Synonyms: humanistic, humane
Pertains to noun: humanities (meaning #1)
Meaning #4:
marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
Synonyms: human-centered, humanistic, humanitarian
Did you mean: humanist, Humanist (electronic seminar), Humanism (life stance), American Humanist Association, VOX-ATypI classification, The Humanist (2001 Comedy Film), Humanism
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