Definition of Humanist

Noun: humanist hyoo-mu-nist

A classical scholar or student of the liberal arts
An advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans
- humanitarian

Adjective: humanist hyoo-mu-nist

Of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism
"the humanist revival of learning";
- humanistic
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
Pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
"humanist studies";
- humanistic, humane
Marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
- human-centered [US], human-centred [Brit, Cdn], humanistic, humanitarian