Pseudoprogressive

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who is apparently, but not actually, a political progressive.

    "Indeed, after a generation of historical writing that blames liberalism's demise on conservatives, pseudoprogressives, and the stupidity of the American voter, it is time that liberals are invested with agency."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Apparently, but not actually, progressive (in a political sense). not-comparable

Example

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"Indeed, after a generation of historical writing that blames liberalism's demise on conservatives, pseudoprogressives, and the stupidity of the American voter, it is time that liberals are invested with agency."

Etymology

From pseudo- + progressive.

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