Definition of "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

adjective: marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare

"Respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species."

adjective: pertaining to or concerned with the humanities

"Humanistic studies."

adjective: of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism

"The humanistic revival of learning."

adjective: of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and man's capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion

"The humanist belief in continuous emergent evolution."