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idealism

i·de·al·ism [ ī d ə lìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. belief in perfection: belief in and pursuit of perfection as an attainable goal
youthful idealism

2. living by high ideals: aspiring to or living in accordance with high standards or principles

3. belief that material things are imaginary: the philosophical belief that material things do not exist independently but only as constructions in the mind

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