Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perfectibilist
noun
/pəˌfɛktɪˈbɪlɪst/
Definition
A person who believes in or advocates for the idea that humans can achieve perfection or improve themselves to a state of perfection.
Examples
- As a perfectibilist, she constantly sought ways to enhance her skills and knowledge.
- The philosophy of the perfectibilist influenced many social reform movements in the 19th century.
- He considered himself a lifelong perfectibilist, always aiming for self-improvement.
Meaning
The term refers to individuals who are optimistic about the potential for human improvement and strive toward an ideal state of being.
Synonyms
- Idealist
- Reformer
- Optimist
