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realist

/ˈɹɪəlɪst/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who believes in the importance of dealing with things as they really are, rather than in an idealized or abstracted way.

    - "His realist approach to problem-solving made him a valuable member of the team."
    - "The realist painter focused on depicting everyday life and objects in great detail."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with realist
revels , velvet , velvettes , felicitas , celestial , felicity , felicitous , felicitate , felicitation
Variants
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realist , realists , anti-realism , anti-realisms , anti-realist , anti-realists , antirealism , antirealisms , antirealist , antirealists , magic realism , magic realisms , magic realist , magical realism , photo-realism , photo-realisms , photo-realist , photo-realistic , photo-realists , photorealism , photorealisms , photorealist , photorealistic , photorealists , socialist realism , socialist realisms , socialist realist
Etymology
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From Old French 'realiste' or Latin 'res' meaning 'thing' + 'alist' meaning 'one who deals with'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'realist' was first used in literature in the 19th century.

  2. Realist literature often focuses on the lives of ordinary people and their struggles.

  3. Realist art emerged as a response to the idealized and romanticized depictions of the past.


Related Concepts
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  1. Naturalism: Naturalism is a literary and artistic movement that emphasizes the natural world and the human condition, often with a focus on the harsh realities of life.

  2. Impressionism: Impressionism is an artistic movement characterized by the use of loose brushstrokes and the emphasis on capturing the sensory impression of a scene or moment.


Culture
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The term 'realist' has been used in various contexts, including literature, art, and philosophy. In literature, realist writers focus on portraying everyday life and human experiences in a detailed and accurate manner. In art, realist painters aim to depict objects and scenes as they truly exist, without idealization or embellishment. In philosophy, realism refers to the belief that abstract concepts have a basis in reality.

How to Memorize "realist"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the word 'realist', visualize a person who approaches things in a straightforward and honest manner.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'realist' with the idea of dealing with things as they really are, without idealization or abstraction.

  3. mnemonics

    - A mnemonic for 'realist' could be 'Really Examine And Look In To See The Truth'.


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