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Nominalist vs Idealist - What's the difference?

nominalist | idealist |

As a noun nominalist

is an adherent of any of the various kinds of nominalism.

As an adjective idealist is

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nominalist

English

(Nominalism)

Noun

(en noun)
  • An adherent of any of the various kinds of nominalism.

    • Related terms

    * nominal * nominalism

    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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