Dictionary
Thesaurus
Sentence Examples

Dictionary Home » Dictionary Definitions » humanist

humanist

Listen See in Thesaurus See in a sentence

(-nist)

noun

a student of human nature and human affairs
a student of the humanities
an adherent of any system of humanism
a follower of Humanism

Origin: < Fr humaniste < It umanista (coined by Ludovico Ariosto) < umano, a human < L humanus, human

adjective

of humanism or the humanities

Related Forms:

humanistic adjective
humanistically adverb

See humanist in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A believer in the principles of humanism.
One who is concerned with the interests and welfare of humans.
a. A classical scholar.
b. A student of the liberal arts.
Humanist A Renaissance scholar devoted to Humanism.

Related Forms:

huˌman·isˈtic adjective

huˌman·isˈti·cal·ly adverb

Learn more about humanist

humanist synonyms

humanist Culture

humanist in a sentence

Related Articles

Where Did Michelangelo Go to School?

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD

» more results...

human T-cell lymphotropic virus III

human T-cell lymphotropic virus I

humanitarianism

About YourDictionary Advertisers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Help
© 1996-2013 LoveToKnow, Corp. All Rights Reserved. Audio pronunciation provided by LoveToKnow, Corp.