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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 /

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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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 Conrad von Bolanden

As often as they passed before the residence of a progressionist chieftain, the bands struck up an air, and the crowd cheered lustily.

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

"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 Conrad von Bolanden

As often as a progressionist drew near, their conversation was hushed altogether.

From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Conrad von Bolanden

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