Synonyms for

Humanist

Verb / ˈhju:mʌnɪst / Another word for humanist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who believes in the value and goodness of human beings, and emphasizes reason, scientific inquiry, and human fulfillment in the world.

Synonyms & similar words

humancentred humane humanitarian humanistic humancentered philanthropist altruist humanitarian idealistic optimistic human-centered secularist freethinker rationalist enlightened egalitarian progressive liberal democrat human-lover civic-minded worldly cosmopolitan cultivated refined

Example sentences

  1. The humanist believes in the value of every human being.
  2. As a humanist, she believes in the importance of reason and science.
  3. The humanist is optimistic about the potential for human progress.
  4. Humanists strive for human fulfillment and happiness.
  5. The humanist values education and knowledge.

Quotes

  • I am a humanist because I think humanity can, with constant moral guidance, create reasonably decent societies. I think that young people who want to understand the world can profitably begin by understanding humanism. Because once you have understood that, it seems to me, everything else is understandable. - Kurt Vonnegut
  • The Humanists' chief difference from other nontheistic people is that they urge affirmative action based on ethical values derived from scientific inquiry. - Corliss Lamont
  • The humanist vision inspires us to seek the unity of humanity and the preservation of the earth. - Paul Kurtz

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