humanist meaning

humanist as an adjective

1. of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism
   • the humanistic revival of learning

   Synonyms: humanistic

   Related forms: humanism

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

   Synonyms: humanistic

   Related forms: humanism

3. pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
   • humanistic studies
   • a humane education

   Synonyms: humanistic, humane

   Related forms: humanities

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

   Synonyms: human-centered, human-centred, humanistic, humanitarian

   Similar: humane

humanist as a noun

1. a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts

   Type of: scholar

   Kinds: classicist, man of letters, philologist, Erasmus

   Related forms: humanism

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

   Synonyms: humanitarian

   Type of: advocate

   Related forms: humanism

How to pronounce humanist

humanist is pronounced /ˈhjumənɪst/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.