Former idealism Synonyms

Definitions for Former


  • (adjective) having been such at some previous time
  • (adjective) going before another in time or order
  • (noun) the first of two or the first mentioned of two

Definitions for Idealism


  • (noun) elevated ideals or conduct ; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued
  • (noun) impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are
  • (noun) ( philosophy ) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality