neorealist

/ˌniːoʊˈriːəlɪst/
noun
  1. An artist, writer, or filmmaker who works in the style of neorealism.
    • The director was a leading neorealist who filmed on location using natural light.
    • As a neorealist, she focused on the daily lives of ordinary people in her paintings.
    • The neorealist used non-professional actors to make the story feel more authentic.
  2. A supporter or advocate of the theory of neorealism in international relations.
    • The neorealist argued that military power is the most important factor in global politics.
    • In the debate, the neorealist predicted that rising powers would challenge the existing order.
    • Many neorealists believe that international institutions have little effect on state behavior.
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of neorealism or its practitioners.
    • The book offers a neorealist analysis of the Cold War.
    • The film's neorealist style used grainy footage and natural dialogue.
    • Her neorealist approach to photography captured the beauty in everyday scenes.
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