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idealism

nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/idjɐˈliʒmɨ/i·de·a·lis·mo

Definition

1

The attitude or doctrine that privileges ideas, ideals, or values over material or concrete reality.

Usage examples

“Kant's transcendental idealism was highly influential.”
“She never lost the idealism of her college years.”

Common combinations

philosophical idealismPlatonic idealismGerman idealismyouthful idealism