humanist

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts
  2. noun an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans
  3. adjective of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism

Etymology

From Middle French humaniste.

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