Definitions for PRAGMATIST
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1. pragmatistnoun

   an adherent of philosophical pragmatism

2. pragmatistnoun

   a person who takes a practical approach to problems and is concerned primarily with the success or failure of her actions

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1. pragmatistnoun

   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. pragmatistnoun

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

3. pragmatistnoun

   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. Etymology: From πρᾶγμα.

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1. pragmatist

   Pragmatism is a philosophical movement.

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1. pragmatist

   A pragmatist is a person who is practical, realistic, and focused on results or consequences rather than theories or principles. They approach problems and situations in a logical way, using practical methods to find effective solutions. They tend to value practicality over idealism and are guided more by experiences and practical considerations than by beliefs or ideologies.

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1. Pragmatistnoun

   one who is pragmatic

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1. • Realist

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of PRAGMATIST in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of PRAGMATIST in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of PRAGMATIST in a Sentence

1. John Tantillo:

   If one is a journalist, it's all about the messaging. If one is a pragmatist, it's all about the marketing. If one is a voter, it's all about the results!

2. Leonid Reshetnikov:

   It's quite possible that Trump's advisor is a pragmatist and a realist, this is probably not an ordinary visit. He has probably received some instructions from the President-elect. I don't think that meetings at the highest level will take place, but (the possibility) cannot be excluded.

3. Nicholas Wright:

   There is something of the Tony Blair about Angela Merkel, the fact that Angela Merkel comes from the pragmatist, realist part of the party, basically saying :' It's all very well having these ideals and principles, but they don't matter if we can't get into government and do anything.'.

4. Aaron Friedberg:

   From the Chinese point of view, there is real uncertainty about what to expect from Trump. They are not sure, i think they worry that the new administration could be tougher and/or less predictable than its predecessor. At the same time, they do continue to talk about Trump as a deal maker, Trump as a pragmatist, they see him as more potentially more flexible, less ideological and therefore someone with whom they can make a deal.

5. Shaul Bakhash:

   Rafsanjani is above all a pragmatist, a problem solver. He looks for ways to get things done.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=PRAGMATIST
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pragmatist
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pragmatist
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PRAGMATIST
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=PRAGMATIST