pro-humanist
|pro-hyu-man-ist|
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/proʊˈhjuːmənɪst/
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/prəʊˈhjuːmənɪst/
for humanism
Etymology
'pro-humanist' originates from the Latin prefix 'pro-' meaning 'for' or 'in favor of', combined with 'humanist', which ultimately derives from Renaissance Italian 'umanista' and Latin 'humanus' meaning 'human'.
'humanist' came into English via Italian 'umanista' (Renaissance) and Medieval/Neo-Latin 'humanista' from Latin 'humanus'; the compound 'pro-humanist' is formed in modern English by attaching the prefix 'pro-' to 'humanist' to denote support.
Initially it literally meant 'for humanists' or 'in favor of humanism'; over time it has retained that core sense and is used both as a noun (a supporter) and an adjective (supportive of humanist ideas).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who supports or advocates humanism — the philosophy that emphasizes reason, ethics, and human values rather than religious doctrine.
She is a well-known pro-humanist who speaks regularly about secular ethics.
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Adjective 1
favoring or supportive of humanist principles or policies.
The committee adopted several pro-humanist policies aimed at improving public welfare.
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Last updated: 2025/11/01 05:39