progressionist
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of progressionist
First recorded in 1840–50; progression + -ist
Example Sentences
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The astute Bismarck can not be suspected of being a progressionist in the modern sense but, being a product of German culture and philosophy, all his ideals were those of a strong state.
From Manhood of Humanity. by Alfred Korzybski
Near the door of the building in which the voting was to take place stood a number of progressionist gentlemen.
From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Conrad von Bolanden
In the new world of our progressionist teachers, it is electricity that is the real motive-power.
From Dreams by Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka) Jerome
As often as they passed before the residence of a progressionist chieftain, the bands struck up an air, and the crowd cheered lustily.
From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Conrad von Bolanden
As often as a progressionist drew near, their conversation was hushed altogether.
From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Conrad von Bolanden
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