Definition of pragmatists:
(n) :
One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism.
(n) :
One who acts in response to particular situations rather than upon abstract ideals; one who is willing to ignore their ideals to accomplish goals.
(n) :
One who belongs to the philosophic school of pragmatism; one who holds that the meaning of beliefs is the actions they entail, and that the truth of those beliefs consists in the actions they entail, successfully leading a believer to their goals.
(n) :
(politics) An advocate of pragmatism.
(adj) :
(politics) Advocating pragmatism.
(n) :
(linguistics, uncommon) One who studies pragmatics.