1. An advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans
   "The humanist devoted his life to improving conditions in developing countries";
   - humanitarian
    
2. A classical scholar or student of the liberal arts
   "As a humanist, she had a deep appreciation for Renaissance literature and art"

1. Of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and man's capacity for fulfilment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion
   "the humanist belief in continuous emergent evolution";
   - humanistic
    
2. Of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism
   "the humanist revival of learning";
   - humanistic
    
3. Pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
   "humanist studies";
   - humanistic, humane
    
4. Marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
   "The company implemented humanist design principles in their products";
   - human-centered [US], human-centred [Brit, Cdn], humanistic, humanitarian [Brit]

Derived forms: humanists

See also: humane

Type of: advocate, advocator, exponent, proponent, scholar, scholarly person

Encyclopedia: Humanist