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progressist

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of progressionist (“one who makes or supports progress”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: progressionist

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Synonym of progressionist (“one who holds that all life forms gradually evolve to a higher form”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: progressionist

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From progress + -ist.