Meaning of idealist in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /aɪˈdi(ə)ləst/

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  1. Noun

    idealist

    Definitions

    1. someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations

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  • « My father is a real idealist, and he's all about learning. If I asked for a pair of Nikes growing up, it was just a resounding 'No.' But if I asked for a saxophone, one would appear and next day and I'd be signed up for lessons. So anything to do with education or learning, my father would spare no expense. »
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  • « I think it's realistic to have hope. One can be a perverse idealist and say the easiest thing: 'I despair. The world's no good.' That's a perverse idealist. It's practical to hope, because the hope is for us to survive as a human species. That's very realistic. »
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