actualist

noun

ac·​tu·​al·​ist

ˈak-chə(-wə)-list,

-shə-

plural -s

1

: one who deals with, aims at, or considers actuality

2

: an adherent of philosophical actualism

actualistic

¦ak-chə(-wə)-¦li-stik

adjective

Word History

Etymology

actual entry 1 + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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