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progressive
/pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪv/
noun
A person who actively favors or strives for progress towards improved conditions, as in society or government.
(grammar) A progressive verb; a verb used the progressive tense and generally conjugated as to end in -ing.
adjective
Favouring or promoting progress; advanced.
Gradually advancing in extent; increasing.
Promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions or new policies, ideas or methods.
"a progressive politician"
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