definition of
humanistic

[1] #1 humanistic a. [humanist] 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

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

[3] #3 humanistic a. [humanist, humane] pertaining to or concerned with the humanities; "humanistic studies"; "a humane education". wn

[4] #4 humanistic s. [human-centered, human-centred, humanist, humanitarian] marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare; "a humane physician"; "released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons"; "respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species". wn