Definitions
adjective
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”
adjective
marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
“respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species”
noun
an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans
noun
a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts
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