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progressionist

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

noun

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


progressionist British  
/ prəˈɡrɛʃənɪst, prəˈɡrɛsɪst /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of progressionist

First recorded in 1840–50; progression + -ist

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And indeed, progress might well entertain great expectations, for Hans Shund had read a pile of progressionist pamphlets, had extracted the strong passages, and out of them had concocted a right racy speech.

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

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

"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.

From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Bolanden, Conrad von

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 Bolanden, Conrad von

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