progressionist
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of progressionist
First recorded in 1840–50; progression + -ist
Example Sentences
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As often as a progressionist drew near, their conversation was hushed altogether.
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
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
This mock pope was not a suggestion of Shund's or of any other inventive progressionist.
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
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