platonist

Pla·to·nism

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pleyt-n-iz-uh m]
- /ˈpleɪt nˌɪz əm/
- /ˈpleɪ.tə.nəst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pleyt-n-iz-uh m]
- /ˈpleɪt nˌɪz əm/

Definitions of platonist word

noun platonist the philosophy or doctrines of Plato or his followers. 1
noun platonist a Platonic doctrine or saying. 1
noun platonist the belief that physical objects are impermanent representations of unchanging Ideas, and that the Ideas alone give true knowledge as they are known by the mind. 1
noun platonist (sometimes lowercase) the doctrine or practice of platonic love. 1

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Origin of platonist

First appearance:

before 1560

One of the 32% oldest English words

From the New Latin word Platōnismus, dating back to 1560-70. See Platonic, -ism

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platonist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for platonist

noun platonist

idealist — a person who cherishes or pursues high or noble principles, purposes, goals, etc. Synonyms: optimist, perfectionist, reformer, visionary, utopianist. Antonyms: pragmatist, skeptic, cynic.

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