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humanist

humanist

12 6.4
Relating to ideas that value people's dignity, reason, and welfare
  • adjective
  • /ˈhjuːmənɪst/
translation icon : humanista
  • Then sign up right now for your first class at the Humanist Institute!
  • a secular humanist
  • Humanist Association
  • Humanist Manifesto

In art, humanism, the the, the, the humanist slogan in art is beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

Examples

  • Nor do the objectives of this humanist project coincide with the stakes of present conflicts.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The philosopher emphasized the importance of human dignity from a humanist perspective.

  • And, and we should think through exactly as a humanist, how I would approach that issue.

  • You could try to figure out how to mesh your scientific view of the mind with these humanist values you might want to preserve.

  • And that's obviously incredibly interesting from a, you know, humanist perspective.

  • Graduates of the Humanist Institute program haven't merely learned philosophy but have acquired a philosophical outlook.

    Academic text (2011)
  • So to be humanist, to be embodied, we all have transient illness and impairments.

  • In her speech, she advocated for humanist values such as empathy and rational thinking.

  • His writings reflect a humanist approach, focusing on human welfare and ethical reasoning.

Synonyms

humanistic
vshumanist
6 6.6

Showing respect for people and wanting their well-being

is broader, also linking to the humanities and academic study
human-centered
vshumanist
  • Specialized
1 4.3

Putting people's needs and comfort first when designing or making decisions

is more about values and broader philosophical or academic concerns

Antonyms

102 4.8

Not right according to moral or professional rules most people accept

30 6.0

Very cruel and not feeling pity

Surface Forms

humanist positive

Morphology

humanist = human (transparent) = human + ist

Adjectival use relates directly to humanism/humanistic values; the relationship to 'human' + '-ist' (adjectival) is straightforward.

Etymology

Humanist as an adjective comes from humanus 'human' and humanitas 'human culture', so it describes things that focus on people, their values, or the study of human life, which is why a humanist approach puts people and their dignity first.