progressionist
Americannoun
noun
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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 Conrad von Bolanden
The progressionist element of the town was much flattered by the presence at its orgies of the wealthiest property owner of the country.
From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Conrad von Bolanden
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
On the other hand, his indignation was aroused by a mere breach of good behavior, an offence which in Gerlach's estimation was as nothing compared with the other instances of progressionist violence.
From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Conrad von Bolanden
Was not the fuss made in Bavaria against the progressionist school-law quite a prodigious one?
From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Conrad von Bolanden
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