1. a person who opposes or rejects humanism, especially Renaissance humanism or secular humanism
Usage: often used in academic or philosophical contexts

1. opposing or rejecting humanism or humanist principles
Usage: often used in academic or philosophical contexts

Examples

• Some religious scholars adopted an antihumanist stance during the Reformation.
• The philosopher's antihumanist critique challenged the optimism of the Enlightenment.
• Antihumanist thinkers questioned the centrality of human reason in understanding the world.
• Her antihumanist position emphasized the limits of human knowledge and agency.
• The movement was characterized by antihumanist skepticism toward secular values.