Definition of humanist

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  • humanist is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • humanist is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • humanist is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of humanist

  • of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the humanistic revival of learning

    Synonyms

    1. humanistic
  • pertaining to or concerned with the humanities (adjective)

    Examples

    1. humanistic studies

    Synonyms

    1. humane
    2. humanistic
  • of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and man's capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the humanist belief in continuous emergent evolution

    Synonyms

    1. humanistic
  • marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare (adjective)

    Examples

    1. respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species

    Synonyms

    1. human-centered
    2. human-centred
    3. humanistic
    4. humanitarian
  • an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. humanitarian
  • a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts (noun)

See definition of humanist in Merriam Webster