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PRAGMATIST
pragmatist
(noun) a person who takes a practical approach to problems and is concerned primarily with the success or failure of her actions
pragmatist
(noun) an adherent of philosophical pragmatism
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
pragmatist (plural pragmatists)
One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism.
One who acts in response to particular situations rather than upon abstract ideals; one who is willing to ignore their ideals to accomplish goals.
One who belongs to the philosophic school of pragmatism; one who holds that the meaning of beliefs are the actions they entail, and that the truth of those beliefs consist in the actions they entail successfully leading a believer to their goals.
(politics) An advocate of pragmatism.
(linguistics) one who studies pragmatics.
Adjective
pragmatist (comparative more pragmatist, superlative most pragmatist)
(politics) Advocating pragmatism.
Source: Wiktionary
Prag"ma*tist, n.
Definition: One who is pragmatic.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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