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progressivism
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pro·gres·siv·ism  (pr-grs-vzm)
n.
1. The principles and practices of political progressives.
2. Progressive education.

pro·gressiv·ist n.
pro·gressiv·istic adj.

progressivism
1. Also called progressionism, progressism. the principles and practices of those advocating progress, change, or reform, especially in political matters.
2. (cap.) the doctrines and beliefs of the Progressive party in America. — progressivist, n.
See also: Politics
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Noun1.progressivism - the political orientation of those who favor progress toward better conditions in government and society
ideology, political orientation, political theory - an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation


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The philosophy presupposed by and guiding this mode of team operation has strong progressivistic or even anarchistic overtones.
 
 
 
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