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humanist

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhjumənɪst/ · UK /ˈhjuːmənɪst/

humanist means: A person who believes human reason, values, and concern for others should guide how people live.

noun

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A person who believes human reason, values, and concern for others should guide how people live.

  • She describes herself as a humanist.
  • Humanists believe people can make moral choices through reason.
  • As a humanist, he puts human welfare at the centre of his thinking.

Similar words: humanitarian

Common phrases: secular humanist, committed humanist, humanist beliefs

Questions about humanist

What does humanist mean?

A person who believes human reason, values, and concern for others should guide how people live.

What is humanist in other languages?

Türkçe: hümanist · Español: humanista · Français: humaniste · Deutsch: Humanist · Italiano: umanista · 日本語: ヒューマニスト

How do you pronounce humanist?

In American English /ˈhjumənɪst/; in British English /ˈhjuːmənɪst/.

How do you use humanist in a sentence?

She describes herself as a humanist. Humanists believe people can make moral choices through reason.

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