progressionist

[ pruh-gresh-uh-nist ]

noun

1. a person who believes in progress, as of humankind or society.

progressionist

/ prəˈɡrɛʃənɪst; prəˈɡrɛsɪst /

noun

1. an advocate of social, political, or economic progress; a member of a progressive political party

Derived Forms

• proˈgressionism, noun

Other Words From

• pro·gression·ism noun
• anti·pro·gression·ist noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of progressionist¹

First recorded in 1840–50; progression + -ist

Example Sentences

He was by education and preference a Tory; by necessity he became a Progressionist.

From Project Gutenberg

In the new world of our progressionist teachers, it is electricity that is the real motive-power.

From Project Gutenberg