Progressivism

//prəˈɡrɛsᵻvɪz(ə)m// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A political ideology that favours progress towards better conditions in society. uncountable, usually

    "In New York the range of influences is as diverse as anywhere else, even if there unquestionably is a tendency toward Velvet Undergroundish punk rock and British progressivisms."

  2. 2
    the political orientation of those who favor progress toward better conditions in government and society wordnet

Synonyms

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conversionextremismfabianismgradualismleftleft wing

Example

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"In 2000, the United States once again proved its commitment to being at the forefront of progressivism, with the removal of the last anti-miscegenation language in the country's legislation."

Etymology

From progressive + -ism.

Related phrases

secular progressivism

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