Definition of "humanist" []

• A believer in the principles of humanism. (noun)
• One who is concerned with the interests and welfare of humans. (noun)
• A classical scholar. (noun)
• A student of the liberal arts. (noun)
• A Renaissance scholar devoted to Humanism. (noun)

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• "It was what they call their humanist communion service."
• "Some observers say "humanist" is code for "atheist," and are titillated at the notion that America might now have its first openly atheist senator."
• "In spite of the sobering tenor of "uprightness" in humanist pedagogical writings, the techniques practiced in schools such as Ca 'Zoiosa, especially with younger students, are more accurately characterized as jocoserious."