Etymology

pragmatist

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Today it means: One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism. Full definition →

Ancient Greek πρᾶγμα
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromπρᾶγμα“thing”
  2. English todaypragmatist

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

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