humanist

(noun) a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts.

(noun) an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans. Synonyms: humanitarian.

(adj) of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism. Synonyms: humanistic. Example: "The humanistic revival of learning."

(adj) 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: humanistic. Example: "The humanist belief in continuous emergent evolution"- wendell thomas."

(adj) pertaining to or concerned with the humanities. Synonyms: humanistic, humane. Examples: "Humanistic studies." "A humane education."

(adj) marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare. Synonyms: human-centered, human-centred, humanistic, humanitarian. Examples: "A humane physician." "Released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons." "Respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species."