humanist
ˈjuːmənɪst
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Definition of humanist - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
educationTECH.scholar of subjects in the humanitiesTECH.
  • The humanist spent years studying ancient texts.
academic intellectual scholar
2.
philosophyTECH.advocate of humanism values and ideasTECH.
  • She is a well-known humanist who promotes ethical living..
rationalist secularist
3.
RenaissanceDatedin the Renaissance, scholar of Greek and Roman classicsDated
  • The Renaissance humanist revived interest in classical literature.
antiquarian classicist scholar

Adjective

1.
ethicsshowing humanistic values or concern for people's welfare
  • She has a very humanist approach to social issues.
altruistic compassionate humane
2.
humanismTECH.relating to humanism or the humanitiesTECH.
  • The humanist approach values literature and philosophy.
literary
3.
typographyTECH.resembling classical handwritten Roman lettersTECH.
  • The book uses a humanist typeface for its text.
calligraphic old-style
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Origin of humanist

Latin, humanus (human)

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IHEUacr.
acr: International Humanist and Ethical Union
global group that promotes humanist and ethical values

Examples of humanist in a sentence

  • As a humanist, she valued literature and philosophy.
  • The humanist gave a speech on the importance of compassion.
  • As a humanist, he supports various social causes.
  • The humanist translated ancient texts.
  • A humanist's work influenced modern thought.
  • He took a humanist approach to prison reform.

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  1. French:humaniste, humanitaire, ...
  2. German:Humanist, humanistisch, ...
  3. Italian:umanista, umanitario, ...
  4. Spanish:humanista, orientado al bienestar humano, ...
  5. Portuguese:humanista, das humanidades, ...
  6. Chinese:人文学者, 人文的, ...
  7. Japanese:人文主義者, 人道的な, ...
  8. Arabic:عالِم إِنْسَانِيَّات, إِنْسَانِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הוּמָנִיסְט, הוּמָנִיסְטִי, ...
  10. Russian:гуманист, гуманистический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гуманітарій, гуманістичний, ...
  12. Hindi:मानवतावादी, मानव-केंद्रित, ...

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