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Meaning of humanist in English
Pronunciation
/ˈ(h)jumənəst/
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Classifying Adjective
humanist
Definitions
1.
marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
Examples
« a humane physician »
« released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons »
« respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species »
Synonyms
humane
Noun
humanist
Definitions
1.
a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts
2.
an advocate of the principles of humanism
Qualitative Adjective
humanist
Definitions
1.
of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism
Examples
« 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
Examples
« the humanist belief in continuous emergent evolution- Wendell Thomas »
3.
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
Examples
« humanistic studies »
« a humane education »