humanist
/ˈhjuːmənɪst/
noun
- A person who believes in humanism, especially one who values reason, ethics, and human welfare without relying on religion.
- As a humanist, she believes in helping others because it is the right thing to do.
- Humanists often work for social justice and equality.
- The famous writer was a humanist who wrote about the power of human kindness.
- A scholar of the humanities or of classical literature and culture.
- The university's humanists gathered to discuss the works of Shakespeare.
- She became a humanist after years of studying philosophy and history.
- The Renaissance humanist studied ancient Greek and Roman texts.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of humanism or humanists.
- His humanist values guide his decisions in business.
- The museum displayed humanist art from the Renaissance period.
- The school has a humanist approach to education, focusing on the whole child.