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1.NounOne 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.NounOne 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.; We cannot trust him not to lie for his own gain: he's an opportunist and a pragmatist."
3.NounOne 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.
4.NounAn advocate of pragmatism.
5.NounOne who studies pragmatics.
6.AdjectiveAdvocating pragmatism.