progressionist
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of progressionist
First recorded in 1840–50; progression + -ist
Example Sentences
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"Only in one sense, I think," replied the progressionist young lady.
From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Bolanden, Conrad von
There you will hear a full orchestra of progressionist music, especially trumpets and drums, playing flourishes on Hans Shund.
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
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 Bolanden, Conrad von
Was not the fuss made in Bavaria against the progressionist school-law quite a prodigious one?
From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Bolanden, Conrad von
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