concretist

/kɑŋkriːtɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who believes that the only reality is the concrete, material world, and rejects abstract concepts, metaphysics, and philosophical ideas.

“The philosopher was criticized for being a concretist, neglecting the importance of abstract thought in understanding the human experience.”

Synonyms

  • empiricist
  • materialist

Antonyms

  • idealist
  • metaphysician