progressist

noun prog·ress·ist \ -sə̇st \

Definition of progressist

plural -s

1 :progressionist

2 :a member of a political party holding views assumed to be progressive

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Origin and Etymology of progressist

French progressiste, from progrès + -iste -ist

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