neorealist
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- adjective
- /ˌniːoʊˈrɪlɪst/
- Literature
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neorrealista
- The film was praised for its neorealist style, capturing the struggles of everyday life in a truthful way.
- neorealist theory
- neorealist interpretation
Examples
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Her novel is a stunning example of neorealist literature, reflecting the challenges faced by ordinary people.
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Many critics consider the director's latest movie to be a brilliant neorealist commentary on contemporary social issues.
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More needs to be said about the status and role of units in neorealist theory.
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Power in neorealist theory is simply the combined capability of a state.
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The central assumptions of this theory of collaboration are, as noted above, drawn at least in part from neorealist thought.
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Adding elements of practical importance would carry us back from a neorealist theory to a realist approach.
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Some have thought that this is a defect of neorealist theory.
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In the light of neorealist theory, means and ends are viewed differently, as are causes and effects.
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Again, ASEAN's loose structure means that these neorealist approaches have little to say about its development.
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The neorealist understanding of state behavior is underpinned by five core assumptions.
Academic text (1998)
Synonyms
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Showing people and things as they are in real life
How Realistic
Surface Forms
Morphology
neorealist = realist (semi-transparent) = neo + real + ist
The formation neo- + realist is regular and the components are recognizable, but the term commonly denotes a specific artistic/film movement (neorealism), so the full, culturally specific meaning may not be predictable for an average B1 learner.
Etymology
Neorealist comes from the prefix neo- meaning 'new' and the root real meaning 'real life'. So a neorealist style is a 'new' kind of realism that aims to show ordinary life and social problems in a direct, true way.