Meaning of the word idealism in English

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idealism

US /aɪˈdiː.ə.lɪ.zəm/
UK /aɪˈdɪə.lɪ.zəm/
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Noun

1.

the practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically

Example:
His youthful idealism led him to believe he could change the world.
She was often criticized for her unwavering idealism.
2.

any of various systems of thought in which the object of external perception is held to be in some way dependent on the perceiving mind or on the activity of the mind

Example:
Philosophical idealism posits that reality is fundamentally mental.
Berkeley's philosophy is a classic example of subjective idealism.
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