adj
Meaning 1
Advocating pragmatism.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, politics
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pragmatist
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noun
Meaning 2
One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- A pragmatist would never plant such a messy tree, but I like its flowers.
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noun
Meaning 3
One who acts in response to particular situations rather than upon abstract ideals; one who is willing to ignore their ideals to accomplish goals.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- I'm not a thief, I am a pragmatist. I need this bread to feed my family.
- We cannot trust him not to lie for his own gain: he's an opportunist and a pragmatist.
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noun
Meaning 4
One who belongs to the philosophic school of pragmatism; one who holds that the meaning of beliefs is the actions they entail, and that the truth of those beliefs consists in the actions they entail, successfully leading a believer to their goals.
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noun
Meaning 5
An advocate of pragmatism.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, politics
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noun
Meaning 6
One who studies pragmatics.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncommon
Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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Synonyms: pragmatician
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noun
Meaning 7
a person who takes a practical approach to problems and is concerned primarily with the success or failure of her actions
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: realist
noun
Meaning 8
an adherent of philosophical pragmatism
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: realist
History
Etymology
From Ancient Greek πρᾶγμα (prâgma, “thing”).
Across languages
Translations
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Japanese: 現実主義者 (genjitsusyugisha) — One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner
- Romanian: pragmatist — One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner
- Slovak: pragmatik — One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner
- Swedish: pragmatiker — One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner