definition of
[humanist]

[1] #1 humanist n. a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts. wn

[2] #2 humanist a. [humanistic] of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism; "the humanistic revival of learning". wn

[3] #3 humanist n. [humanitarian] an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans. wn

[4] #4 humanist a. [humanistic] of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and man's capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion; "the humanist belief in continuous emergent evolution"- Wendell Thomas. wn

[5] #5 humanist a. [humanistic, humane] pertaining to or concerned with the humanities; "humanistic studies"; "a humane education". wn