idealism
UK/ai'diәlizm/US
A1
Definitions
n.
The tendency to pursue high ideals even when impractical; a philosophical theory that reality is based on ideas or the mind.
理想主义；唯心主义
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedidealstem
+
ismdoctrine, belief, practice
=idealism
Example Sentences
- 1.
His idealism led him to believe that society could be fundamentally transformed through education.
- 2.
The philosopher's idealism emphasized that consciousness and ideas are primary to physical reality.