progressionist
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of progressionist
First recorded in 1840–50; progression + -ist
Example Sentences
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Watch how cleverly he will decoy them into the progressionist camp.
From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Bolanden, Conrad von
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
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
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
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