progressionist
Americannoun
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a person who believes in progress, as of humankind or society.
noun
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an advocate of social, political, or economic progress; a member of a progressive political party
Other Word Forms
- antiprogressionist noun
- progressionism noun
Etymology
Origin of progressionist
First recorded in 1840–50; progression + -ist
Example Sentences
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This mock pope was not a suggestion of Shund's or of any other inventive progressionist.
From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Bolanden, Conrad von
And indeed, progress might well entertain great expectations, for Hans Shund had read a pile of progressionist pamphlets, had extracted the strong passages, and out of them had concocted a right racy speech.
From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Bolanden, Conrad von
"Only in one sense, I think," replied the progressionist young lady.
From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Bolanden, Conrad von
"Your cordial correspondence with the flattering intention of your fellow-citizens was presumed upon; moreover, you were to be agreeably surprised," explained the progressionist leader.
From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Bolanden, Conrad von
Gentlemen, there is a reproach being uttered just now by the progressionist press, which, far from repelling, I would feel proud to deserve.
From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Bolanden, Conrad von
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