the progressive

: of, relating to, or characterized by progress

: making use of or interested in new ideas, findings, or opportunities

: of, relating to, or constituting an educational theory marked by emphasis on the individual child, informality of classroom procedure, and encouragement of self-expression

: one that is progressive

: one believing in moderate political change and especially social improvement by governmental action

: a member of any of various U.S. political parties: such as