progressist

[ prog-res-ist, -ruh-sist or, especially British proh-gres-ist, -gruh-sist ]

noun
  1. a person favoring progress, as in politics; progressive.

Origin of progressist

1
First recorded in 1840–50; progress + -ist

Other words from progressist

  • prog·ress·ism, noun

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