Humanist: meaning, definitions and examples

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humanist

 

[ หˆhjuหmษ™nษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

philosophy belief

A humanist is an advocate or supporter of humanism, a philosophical stance emphasizing the value and agency of human beings. Humanists believe in the importance of human reason, ethics, and justice while often rejecting supernaturalism. They focus on human values and concerns in their quest for understanding and fulfillment. Humanism can take on various forms, including secular humanism, which distances itself from religious beliefs, promoting science and rational thought as the guiding principles.

Synonyms

liberal, rationalist, secularist

Examples of usage

  • Many humanists promote a secular approach to education.
  • The humanist movement has gained traction over the last century.
  • Humanists often engage in discussions about ethics without resorting to religious doctrine.

Translations

Translations of the word "humanist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น humanista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคจเคตเฅ€เคฏเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Humanist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ humanis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒะผะฐะฝั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ humanista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ’ใƒฅใƒผใƒžใƒ‹ใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท humaniste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ humanista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท insanist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ๊ฐ„์ฃผ์˜์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู†ุณุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ humanista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ humanista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบบๆ–‡ไธปไน‰่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ humanist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mannรบรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณัƒะผะฐะฝะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒฃแƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ humanist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ humanista

Etymology

The term 'humanist' traces its origins to the early 15th century, deriving from the Italian word 'umanista,' which referred to a scholar of the humanities. This was a period in which there was a revival of interest in classical literature, philosophy, and arts, marking the beginning of the Renaissance. These scholars emphasized a return to classical texts and human-centered studies as opposed to the more theologically driven scholarship of the Middle Ages. The concept evolved through the centuries, especially during the 18th century Enlightenment, when humanism began to be associated with ideas of individual rights, scientific reasoning, and secular ethics. In contemporary usage, humanism encompasses various perspectives that advocate for human welfare, autonomy, and ethical decision-making based on human experience and rational thought rather than divine interpretation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,935, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.