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What is the difference between idealist and utopian?

idealist | utopian |

As nouns the difference between idealist and utopian

is that idealist is one who adheres to idealism while utopian is someone who supports or heralds the establishment of a utopia.

As an adjective utopian is

ideal but often impractical; visionary.

idealist

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (philosophy) One who adheres to idealism.
  • Someone whose conduct stems from idealism rather than from practicality.
  • An unrealistic or impractical visionary.

    • Related terms

    * idea * idealism

    Derived terms

    * idealistic * idealistically

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    utopian

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Ideal but often impractical; visionary.
    • a utopian project
  • of or pertaining to or resembling a utopia
    • utopian happiness

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Someone who supports or heralds the establishment of a utopia
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