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PRAGMATIST

\pɹˈaɡmɐtˌɪst], \pɹˈaɡmɐtˌɪst], \p_ɹ_ˈa_ɡ_m_ɐ_t_ˌɪ_s_t]\

Definitions of PRAGMATIST

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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a person who takes a practical approach to problems and is concerned primarily with the success or failure of her actions

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

One who is pragmatic.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

n. One who is officiously busy; an interfering, meddlesome person.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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