One of the scholars who in the field of literature proper represented the movement of the Renaissance, and early in the 16th century adopted the name Humanist as their distinctive title.
One who pursues the study of the humanities, or polite literature.
A person with a strong concern for human welfare, especially one who emphasizes the dignity and worth of individual people, rejecting claims of supernatural influences on humans, and stressing the need for people to achieve improvement of society and self-fulfillment through reason and to develop human-oriented ethical values without theism; an adherent of humanism.
an adherent of 'humanism' (an out look or system of thought concerned with human rather than divine or supernatural matters, a belief or outlook emphasizing common needs and seeking solely rational ways of solving human problems, and concerned with mankind as responsible and progressive intellectual beings.
a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts
of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism; "the humanistic revival of learning"
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
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities; "humanistic studies"; "a humane education"
a person who uses the Scientific method and attempts to help others learn to use the scientific method so this can be a much better world
A scholar of the Renaissance who pursued the study and understanding of the ancient Greek and Roman empires. A person with a strong concern for human interests, values, and dignity.