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humanist

hu·ma·nist

UK/ˈhjuːmənɪst/ US/ˈhçuːmənɪst/ rare

adjective

1.

of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism

  • “the humanistic revival of learning”
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2.

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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3.

pertaining to or concerned with the humanities

  • “humanistic studies”
  • “a humane education”
4.

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”

noun

2.

Origin

From Middle French humaniste.

Phrases

  • humanist minuscule
  • religious humanist

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