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   Realist, n. [Cf. F. réaliste.]
   1. (Philos.) One who believes in realism; esp., one who maintains that generals, or the terms used to denote the genera and species of things, represent real existences, and are not mere names, as maintained by the nominalists.
   
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   2. (Art. & Lit.) An artist or writer who aims at realism in his work. See Realism, 2.
   
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   3. a person who avoids unrealistic or impractical beliefs or efforts.  Contrasted to idealist or visionary.
   
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