pseudoprogressive

adj, noun — 2 senses

adj

Etymology From pseudo- + progressive.

Apparently, but not actually, progressive (in a political sense).

noun

Etymology From pseudo- + progressive.

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.2013, Jeffrey Bloodworth, Losing the Center, page 14:

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