humanist Meaning & Definition
/ˈhjuːmənɪst/
What Does Humanist Mean?
Humanist is a noun that means A scholar of one of the subjects in the humanities. It is also used to mean A person who believes in the philosophy of humanism. As an adjective, it means Relating to humanism or the humanities.
Word Facts for Humanist
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhjuːmənɪst/ |
| Synonyms | humane, humanitarian and humanistic |
| Antonyms | nonhumanist |
| Plural | humanists |
Humanist Definition (Noun)
- A scholar of one of the subjects in the humanities.
- A person who believes in the philosophy of humanism.
- In the Renaissance, a scholar of Greek and Roman classics.
- A secularist, especially an agnostic or atheist.
Humanist as an Adjective
- Relating to humanism or the humanities.
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- Of a typeface: resembling classical handwritten monumental Roman letters rather than the 19th-century grotesque typefaces.
Synonyms of Humanist
Humanist synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Humanist
Humanist in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
humanist (plural humanists)
humanist (not comparable)
Origin of Humanist
From Middle French humaniste.
Frequently Asked Questions About Humanist
Is humanist a noun or an adjective?
Humanist is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for humanist?
You can replace humanist with words such as humane, humanitarian and humanistic. See the full list of humanist synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of humanist?
The opposite of humanist is nonhumanist.
What is the plural of humanist?
The plural of humanist is humanists.