English

Etymology
From Greek ��αγμα (pragma), thing

Noun
pragmatist (pl.pragmatists)

1. 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.

1. one 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.

1. 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.

Translations
Slovak: pragmatik m

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