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pragmatist

UK
/ˈpræɡmətɪst/
US
/ˈpræɡməˌtɪst/

Translations

pragmatistnoun
pragmatists
pl
UK
/ˈpræɡmətɪst/
US
/ˈpræɡməˌtɪst/
He is a pragmatist who focuses on practical solutions.
Он прагматик, который сосредоточен на практических решениях.
Synonyms
realist
practical person
down-to-earth person
pragmatic thinker
problem solver
pragmatistadjective
UK
/ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪst/
US
/ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪst/
Used attributively to denote something related to pragmatists or the doctrine of pragmatism; functions as a relational adjective.

Definitions

pragmatistnoun
A person who is practical and focused on reaching a goal; someone who is more concerned with practical results than with theories and principles.
As a pragmatist, she always looked for the most efficient way to solve problems.
An advocate or adherent of pragmatism, a philosophical tradition that considers words and thoughts as tools and instruments for prediction, problem-solving, and action.
The philosopher was a well-known pragmatist, emphasizing the importance of practical consequences in the evaluation of ideas.
pragmatistadjective
Relating to pragmatists or to the philosophical tradition of pragmatism; characterized by practical considerations.
The committee adopted a pragmatist stance, focusing on solutions that would work in the real world.
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