[noun] a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts
[noun] an advocate of the principles of humanism
[adjective] of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism; "the humanistic revival of learning" Synonyms:ic
[adjective] 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 Synonyms:ic
[adjective] pertaining to or concerned with the humanities; "humanistic studies"; "a humane education" Synonyms:ic, humane
[adjective] 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" Synonyms:human-centered, human-centred, ic, humanitarian