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

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 Korzybski, Alfred

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 Bolanden, Conrad von

"Only in one sense, I think," replied the progressionist young lady.

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

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

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

The progressionist element of the town was much flattered by the presence at its orgies of the wealthiest property owner of the country.

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