Progressivism
/prəˈɡrɛsɪvɪzəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A political philosophy advocating social reform, government intervention, and policies aimed at promoting social justice and progress.
Progressivism fueled many social reforms during the early 20th century.
- (n.) The belief in or support for gradual social and political progress rather than radical change.
Her progressivism was evident in her support for incremental legislative changes.
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Commentary
Use with care to distinguish from broader 'liberalism'; often associated with early 20th-century US political and social reforms.
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