progressivism
Americannoun
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the principles and practices of progressives.
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(initial capital letter) the doctrines and beliefs of the Progressive party.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of progressivism
First recorded in 1890–95; progressive + -ism
Vocabulary lists containing progressivism
U.S. Government - Middle School and High School
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Since Wilson’s presidency, progressivism has made many inroads in our system of government and our way of life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
I was socialized in the crucible of millennial progressivism.
From Slate ● Feb. 12, 2026
“Companion” is a rough draft of a movie about objectification, a lazy first pass that hopes its audience will mistake the insinuation of progressivism for the actual philosophy.
From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2025
Adomian publicly embraced progressivism and proudly celebrated LGBTQ+ identity at a time when gay marriage wasn’t yet legal in all 50 states.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 15, 2025
At such a juncture "progressivism" and a "new liberalism" were bound to come into their own in the general opinion of the country.
From A History of Trade Unionism in the United States by Perlman, Selig
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