Humanist Meaning
/ˈhjuːmənɪst/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA scholar of one of the subjects in the humanities.
nounA person who believes in the philosophy of humanism.
Sentence Examples
Kabylia is a humanist and democratic project.
Ziri was a great humanist.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
A true ____ believes that people can solve problems without divine help.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
As a lifelong ____, he believes in the power of reason and compassion to solve problems.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French humaniste.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Religious Census Figures Challenged by Humanists"
— 1957, The Churchman:
"Humanists do not believe in a God who gives us moral codes; nor do they believe in an afterlife, in which the good will go to heaven and the bad to hell."
— 2004, Robert A. Bowie, Ethical Studies, Nelson Thornes, →ISBN, page 168:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
A true ____ believes that people can solve problems without divine help.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
As a lifelong ____, he believes in the power of reason and compassion to solve problems.