1. plural of naive; people who are naive or lack experience and good judgment
Usage: Often used in art history to refer to naive artists or self-taught painters; Can be used descriptively or sometimes dismissively

Examples

• The gallery featured works by naives from around the world.
• She dismissed the young activists as naives who didn't understand politics.
• The museum's collection includes paintings by naives and self-taught artists.
• Don't be fooled by their naives; they're actually quite clever.
• Art historians distinguish between trained painters and naives.