progressivism
[ pruh-gres-uh-viz-uhm ]
/ prəˈgrɛs əˌvɪz əm /
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noun
the principles and practices of progressives.
(initial capital letter) the doctrines and beliefs of the Progressive party.
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Origin of progressivism
First recorded in 1890–95; progressive + -ism
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