progressive

US /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

UK /prəˈgresɪv/

A2

adjective

  • Believing in modern ideas about social change
  • Favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are.
  • Increasing in extent or severity; occurring in a gradual stage.
  • Increasing in extent or severity; happening or developing gradually or in stages.
  • (of a disease or condition) Increasing in severity or extent; advancing.
  • Favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are.
  • Happening or developing gradually or in stages; proceeding step by step.
  • Relating to a verb tense or aspect that expresses an action in progress.
  • Supporting or advocating for social reform or social democracy.
  • (of a tax) Taking a larger percentage from the income of high-income earners than from low-income earners.

noun

  • People believing in bringing about social change
  • An insurance company.
  • A person who advocates or supports progressive ideas or policies.