Meaning
idealist
- A person guided by ideals rather than practical considerations
- A follower or proponent of philosophical idealism
In a sentence
Mio fratello è un idealista e crede fermamente nella giustizia sociale.
My brother is an idealist and firmly believes in social justice.
Sei sempre stata un'idealista o lo sei diventata con il tempo?
Have you always been an idealist, or did you become one over time?
Molti giovani idealisti scelgono di dedicare la propria vita al volontariato.
Many young idealists choose to dedicate their lives to volunteering.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| idealista | singular |
| idealisti (m.), idealiste (f.) | plural |
Usage notes
- Takes masculine or feminine articles: 'un idealista' (m.) vs. 'un'idealista' (f.).
- Plural follows gender: masculine '-isti', feminine '-iste'.
- plural idealisti (m.), idealiste (f.)