See Also: realist(dictionary)
realist(dictionary)

realist (iou)



realist noun & adjective. E17.
[from REAL adjective2 + -IST, after French realiste.]
A. noun.
A person whose occupation is with things rather than words. rare. Only in E17.
An adherent of realism, in philosophy, law, or politics; an artist or writer who practises realism. L17.
A person who tends to regard things as they really are. M19.
b. adjective. Pertaining to or characteristic of a realist or realists; advocating realism. M19.
Phrases: magic realist: see MAGIC adjective. NAIVE realist. new realist: see NEW adjective.