Definitions

1. noun

A person who has a strong interest in or enthusiasm for romanticism, or a person who idealizes love or romance.

“She was a classic romantist, believing in the beauty of chivalry and true love.”

2. noun

A person who idealizes or is enthusiastic about a particular activity or field, especially a creative one, such as art or literature.

“He was a bit of a romantist when it came to writing poetry, believing in the power of the human spirit.”