progressionist

American  

[pruh-gresh-uh-nist] / prəˈgrɛʃ ə nɪst /

noun

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

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progressionist British  

/ prəˈɡrɛʃənɪst, prəˈɡrɛsɪst /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• antiprogressionist noun
• progressionism noun

Etymology

Origin of progressionist

First recorded in 1840–50; progression + -ist

Example Sentences

"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.

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"The extraordinary progressionist movement that is going on to-day might make it a difficult task even for a drover's daughter to keep her footing."

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There you will hear a full orchestra of progressionist music, especially trumpets and drums, playing flourishes on Hans Shund.

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Watch how cleverly he will decoy them into the progressionist camp.

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Gentlemen, there is a reproach being uttered just now by the progressionist press, which, far from repelling, I would feel proud to deserve.

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