(adj) representing what is real; not abstract or ideal, Syn. realistic, Example:realistic portraiture; a realistic novel; in naturalistic colors; the school of naturalistic writers
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n. [ Cf. F. naturaliste. ] 1. One versed in natural science; a student of natural history, esp. of the natural history of plants or animals; a botanist or zoologist. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
2. One who holds or maintains the doctrine of naturalism in religion. H. Bushnell. [ 1913 Webster ]