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View synonyms for pragmatist

pragmatist

[ prag-muh-tist ]

noun

  1. a person who is oriented toward the success or failure of a particular line of action, thought, etc.; a practical person.
  2. an advocate or adherent of philosophical pragmatism.


adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of pragmatism.
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Other Words From

  • anti·pragma·tist noun adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pragmatist1

First recorded in 1630–40; pragmat(ic) + -ist

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