1. Plural of pragmaticist; people who advocate for or practice pragmatism, especially in philosophy or approach to problem-solving.
Usage: Often used in academic or philosophical contexts; Can refer to practitioners of pragmatism as a philosophical school of thought
2. Scholars or specialists in pragmatics, the study of language use in context and how meaning is derived from social interaction.
Usage: Linguistics and language studies field-specific usage

Examples

• The pragmaticists in the debate argued that theory must be tested against real-world results.
• Pragmaticists believe that the value of an idea lies in its practical consequences.
• Many pragmaticists reject abstract philosophy in favor of practical solutions.
• The conference brought together pragmaticists from different disciplines to discuss problem-solving approaches.
• Pragmaticists in linguistics study how context shapes the meaning of words and sentences.
• Unlike idealists, pragmaticists focus on what actually works rather than what should work in theory.