Definitions

1. noun

A person who approaches problems or situations in a practical and realistic way, often disregarding theoretical or ideological considerations.

“As a pragmatist, she focused on finding a solution that worked in the real world, rather than trying to implement an idealistic plan.”

2. noun

A philosopher who advocates the view that knowledge and truth are derived from practical experience and experimental verification.

“The pragmatist philosopher believed that knowledge was not just a product of reason, but also of experimentation and observation.”

3. adjective

Relating to or characterized by pragmatism.

“The pragmatist approach to business emphasized cost-effectiveness and efficiency above all else.”