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Pragmatist Definition & Meaning

pragmatist
noun
  1. an adherent of philosophical pragmatism
  2. 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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  • "the pragmatist"
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Frequently asked questions

What does pragmatist mean?
an adherent of philosophical pragmatism a person who takes a practical approach to problems and is concerned primarily with the success or failure of her actions
What part of speech is pragmatist?
Pragmatist is a noun.
How many definitions does pragmatist have?
Pragmatist has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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