neorealism

noun

neo·​re·​al·​ism ˌnē-ō-ˈrē-ə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce neorealism (audio)
: a movement especially in Italian filmmaking characterized by the simple direct depiction of lower-class life
neorealist adjective or noun
neorealistic adjective

Examples of neorealism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Rossellini credits her father’s dedication to neorealism with shaping her approach to storytelling. Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024 Imagine Millennial filmmakers asserting a new neorealism to examine the intimate, fraternal, and familial relations of those infamous Martin, Brown, and Floyd reprobates. Armond White, National Review, 19 June 2024 La Strada marks Fellini’s transition from neorealism to a more lyrical style. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2024 Aesthetically, fantasy was often opposed to neorealism, a preferred aesthetic of the left. Nick Bowlin, Harper's Magazine, 24 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for neorealism 

Word History

Etymology

neo- + realism (after Italian neorealismo)

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neorealism was in 1950

Dictionary Entries Near neorealism

Cite this Entry

“Neorealism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neorealism. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on neorealism

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!