pragmatist

Meanings

1. One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism.
2. 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. One 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. An advocate of pragmatism.
5. One who studies pragmatics.

1. Advocating pragmatism.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πρᾶγμα (prâgma, “thing”).