humanist
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(a) of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism
- the humanistic revival of learning
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(a) 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 - Wendell Thomas
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(a) pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
- humanistic studies
- a humane education
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(s) 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
Nouns
- (n) a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts
- (n) an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans humanitarian,