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Definition magical thinker in American English

magical thinker noun

noun
1

someone who believes that their actions have an effect on the world that isn't actually possible

Example

No one thinks "efficiency savings" of £22bn will be found to bridge the funding gap. No one, that is, except the magical thinkers sitting round the cabinet table.

Definition magical thinker in American English