Dictionary Check: humanist

"humanist" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

adjective

of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism

Example: "the humanistic revival of learning"
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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

Example: "the humanist belief in continuous emergent evolution"
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adjective

pertaining to or concerned with the humanities

Example: "humanistic studies"
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adjective

marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare

Example: "released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons"
noun

a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts

noun

an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans

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