progressist
[ prog-res-ist, -ruh-sist or, especially British proh-gres-ist, -gruh-sist ]
noun
a person favoring progress, as in politics; progressive.
Origin of progressist
1Other words from progressist
- prog·ress·ism, noun
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How to use progressist in a sentence
The young composer fared differently at the hands of the progressists.
The Life of Johannes Brahms (Vol 1 of 2) | Florence MayThis conference is notable because it drew Radicals, Progressists, and Socialists into a united campaign for suffrage reform.
Socialism and Democracy in Europe | Samuel P. OrthThe Progressists did not take part in the marching, but they were stationed along the route to cheer the men in line.
Socialism and Democracy in Europe | Samuel P. OrthThe Progressists tried to check the agitation, saying that every effort should be directed toward establishing a new Constitution.
Socialism and Democracy in Europe | Samuel P. OrthThe Moderates now generally dubbed themselves "Progressists."
A History of the Third French Republic | C. H. C. Wright
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