1. (noun)humanist a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts Synonyms: humanitarian Antonyms: inhumane
2. (adj)humanist, humanitarian an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans Synonyms: humanist, do-gooder, improver, humanitarian Antonyms: inhumane
4. (adj)humanist, humanistic of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and man's capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion Synonyms: human-centred, humanistic, humane, humanist, human-centered, humanitarian Antonyms: inhumane