Meaning
idealism
- the belief in or pursuit of noble principles and ideals, often seen as impractical
- a philosophical theory asserting that reality is fundamentally mental or immaterial
In a sentence
Il suo idealismo lo spinge a lottare per la giustizia sociale.
His idealism drives him to fight for social justice.
Molti credono che quell'idealismo sia incompatibile con la politica moderna.
Many believe that such idealism is incompatible with modern politics.
Non dobbiamo perdere l'idealismo delle nostre origini.
We must not lose the idealism of our origins.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| idealismo | masculine · singular |
| idealismi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Uncountable in general usage; plural 'idealismi' is used almost exclusively in philosophy.