a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts
an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans
Adjective:
of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism;
"the humanistic revival of learning"
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"
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities;
"humanistic studies"
"a humane education"
marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare;
"a humane physician"
"released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons"
"respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species"