hu·man·ist 
(hymə-nĭst)
(hymə-nĭst)n.
1. A believer in the principles of humanism.
2. One who is concerned with the interests and welfare of humans.
3.
a. A classical scholar.
b. A student of the humanities.
4. Humanist A Renaissance scholar devoted to Humanism.
hu′man·istic adj.
hu′man·isti·cal·ly adv.