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actualist

noun
ac·​tu·​al·​ist | \ ˈak-chə(-wə)-list, -shə-\
plural -s

Definition of actualist 

1 : one who deals with, aims at, or considers actuality
2 : an adherent of philosophical actualism

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Other Words from actualist

actualistic \ ¦ak-​chə(-​wə)-​¦li-​stik \ adjective

First Known Use of actualist

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for actualist

actual entry 1 + -ist entry 1

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