What does realist mean?
Realist means (philosophy) An advocate of realism; one who believes that matter, objects etc. have real existence beyond our perception of them..
Realist
/ˈɹɪəlɪst/ · noun
Meaning
(philosophy) An advocate of realism; one who believes that matter, objects etc. have real existence beyond our perception of them..
Definitions by Sense
- (philosophy) An advocate of realism; one who believes that matter, objects etc. have real existence beyond our perception of them.
- (art, literature) An adherent of the realism movement; an artist who seeks to portray real everyday life accurately.
- One who believes in seeing things the way they really are, as opposed to how they would like them to be.
- Eye dialect spelling of realest.
Example Sentences
Aristotle's own doctrine is far from clear. It was this lack of clarity that made possible the medieval controversy between nominalists and realists.
He's the realist dude I know.
Synonyms for realist
Antonyms for realist
Related Words
Word Forms
- realists
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for realist?
Common synonyms include real-worlder.
What is the opposite of realist?
Possible antonyms include idealist, fantasist, Cloudcuckoolander.
How do you use realist in a sentence?
Aristotle's own doctrine is far from clear. It was this lack of clarity that made possible the medieval controversy between nominalists and realists.
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