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Noun: progressivism  pru'gre-si,vi-zum
  1. The political orientation of those who favour progress toward better conditions in government and society
    "Her progressivism was evident in her support for environmental protection and social justice"

Derived forms: progressivisms

Type of: ideology, mythos, political orientation, political theory

Encyclopedia: Progressivism