realists
|re-al-ists|
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/ˈriːəlɪsts/
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/ˈrɪəlɪsts/
(realist)
practical and true to life
Etymology
'realist' originates from the Latin word 'realis,' meaning 'actual' or 'real.'
'realis' transformed into the French word 'réaliste,' and eventually became the modern English word 'realist.'
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to reality,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who accepts reality.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who accepts a situation as it is and is prepared to deal with it accordingly.
Realists often focus on practical solutions rather than idealistic dreams.
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Noun 2
an artist or writer whose work is characterized by realism.
The realists of the 19th century depicted everyday life in their paintings.
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Last updated: 2025/04/11 12:11