Definitions

1. noun

A 20th-century movement in film and literature that emphasizes the depiction of everyday life and the rejection of elaborate or idealized settings.

“The neorealist film ‘Bicycle Thieves’ captures the gritty reality of post-war Italy.”

2. noun

A realist approach to international relations that emphasizes the role of power and interest in shaping state behavior.

“The neorealist perspective on international relations views states as primarily motivated by self-interest.”