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Pragmatist

One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism.

📖 Definitions of "Pragmatist"

noun
  1. 1

    One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism.

    "A pragmatist would never plant such a messy tree, but I like its flowers."

  2. 2

    One who acts in response to particular situations rather than upon abstract ideals; one who is willing to ignore their ideals to accomplish goals.

    "I'm not a thief, I am a pragmatist. I need this bread to feed my family."

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    An advocate of pragmatism.

adjective
  1. 1

    Advocating pragmatism.

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