- 1[countable] an idea or standard that seems perfect, and worth trying to achieve or obtain political ideals She found it hard to live up to his high ideals.
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- 2[countable, usually singular] ideal (of something) a person or thing that you think is perfect It's my ideal of what a family home should be.
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