humanist
/ˈhjuːmənɪst/
Syllables hu·man·ist
Stress HU-man-ist
Phonics Breakdown
hu
/hjuː/
long u_e
man
/mən/
schwa
ist
/ɪst/
short i
Meaning
a person who believes in the value and agency of human beings, emphasizing rational thought and ethics
Sound Reference
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hu=/hjuː/(human) + man=/mən/(woman) + ist=/ɪst/(artist)
Example
She is a humanist who believes education should develop critical thinking.