humanist

• Relatif à l'humanisme, un courant de pensée ou une philosophie qui met l'accent sur les valeurs humaines, le libre arbitre et la rationalité.

Relating to humanism, a philosophy or worldview that emphasizes human values, agency, and rationality.

1. Relating to Renaissance humanismC1formal

   Pertaining to the cultural and intellectual movement of the Renaissance that focused on human potential and achievements.

   Humaniste (relatif à l'humanisme de la Renaissance)

   • The humanist scholars of the 15th century revived classical learning.
   • Her research focuses on humanist art from the Italian Renaissance.
   • Humanist ideals shaped the educational reforms of that era.

   Synonymeshumanistic

2. Philosophical belief in human reasonC1formal

   Relating to a philosophy that emphasizes human dignity, reason, and scientific inquiry, often rejecting religious dogma.

   Humaniste (philosophie)

   • His humanist worldview is based on logic and evidence.
   • The organization promotes humanist values like equality and free thought.
   • She wrote a book on humanist ethics in modern society.

   Synonymesfreethinkinghumanisticrationalistsecular

   Antonymesdogmatistsupernaturalist

3. Concerned with the humanitiesC1formal

   Pertaining to academic disciplines such as literature, philosophy, history, and the arts.

   Relatif aux humanités

   • The university offers a humanist curriculum that includes classics and philosophy.
   • Humanist studies encourage critical thinking about culture.
   • He has a humanist approach to education, valuing creativity over rote learning.

   Synonymeshumanistic

   Antonymesscientifictechnicalvocational

4. Devoted to human welfareC1formal

   Marked by a focus on human values, compassion, and the well-being of people.

   humaniste (au sens de promoteur du bien-être humain)

   • Her humanist efforts include volunteering at shelters.
   • The charity's humanist mission is to improve lives through education.
   • He is known for his humanist dedication to social justice.

   Synonymesaltruisticbenevolentcharitablecompassionatehumanehumanitarianphilanthropic

   Antonymescallouscruelheartlessinhumaneunfeeling

• Nom désignant une personne qui défend l'humanisme, centré sur les intérêts, le bien-être et les valeurs humaines, ou un savant classique spécialiste des lettres et des sciences humaines.

A noun referring to a person who advocates for humanism, focusing on human interests, welfare, and values, or a classical scholar of the liberal arts.

1. Classical scholarC1formal

   A person who studies or is an expert in the literature, culture, and languages of ancient Greece and Rome.

   humaniste (érudit de l'Antiquité)

   • The humanist translated ancient Greek texts into Latin.
   • Many Renaissance humanists were also poets and philosophers.
   • She is a renowned humanist specializing in Roman history.

   Synonymesclassical scholarclassicist

2. Advocate of humanismB2formal

   A person who supports a system of thought that emphasizes human values, dignity, and the pursuit of knowledge through reason and ethics.

   Humaniste (défenseur de l'humanisme)

   • The humanist argued for secular education and ethical living.
   • Humanists often campaign for social justice and equality.
   • As a humanist, she believed in solving problems through science and compassion.

   Synonymesfreethinkerrationalistsecularist