progressionist
nounEtymology From progression + -ist.
1
An advocate of social progress, ideally towards perfection.
2
Biology, Natural sciences A person who holds that all life forms gradually evolve to a higher form.
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- progressionism
noun — 2 senses
Etymology From progression + -ist.
An advocate of social progress, ideally towards perfection.
Biology, Natural sciences A person who holds that all life forms gradually evolve to a higher form.
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