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The definition of an idealist is a person guided by principles or hopes rather than by practicality.

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A person who behaves in a way that he thinks will cause positive change, regardless of the actual reality, is an example of an idealist.

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See idealist in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

1. a person whose behavior or thought is based on ideals
2. one who follows his ideals to the point of impracticality; visionary or dreamer
an adherent or practitioner of idealism in art or philosophy

adjective

idealistic

See idealist in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

One whose conduct is influenced by ideals that often conflict with practical considerations.
One who is unrealistic and impractical; a visionary.
An artist or writer whose work is imbued with idealism.
An adherent of any system of philosophical idealism.

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