2. One who maintains the doctrine of progression in organic forms; -- opposed to {uniformitarian}. --H. Spencer. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
progressionist — chiefly historical noun 1》 Biology a supporter of the theory that all life forms gradually evolve to a higher form. 2》 an advocate of political or social progress. adjective Biology of or being a progressionist … English new terms dictionary
progressionist — progressionism, n. /preuh gresh euh nist/, n. a person who believes in progress, as of humankind or society. [1840 50; PROGRESSION + IST] * * * … Universalium
progressionist — noun a) An advocate of social progress, ideally towards perfection b) A person who holds that all life forms gradually evolve to a higher form … Wiktionary
progressionist — pro gres·sion·ist || prÉ™ greʃənɪst n. one who believes in progress, one who supports advancement … English contemporary dictionary
progressionist — pro·gres·sion·ist … English syllables
progressionist — /prəˈgrɛʃənəst/ (say pruh greshuhnuhst) noun someone who believes in or advocates progress, as of humankind, society, etc. –progressionism, noun …
progressionist — n. 1 an advocate of or believer in esp. political or social progress. 2 a person who believes in the theory of gradual progression to higher forms of life … Useful english dictionary
Progressist — Prog ress*ist, n. One who makes, or holds to, progress; a progressionist. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Transhumanism — This article is about the futurist ideology and movement. For the critique of humanism, see posthumanism … Wikipedia
List of early Canadian newspapers — Early Canadian Newspapers: published between and Canada East (Quebec): See also: List of Quebec historical newspapers Aylmer: Times, Ottawa and Pontiac AdvertiserDrummondville: ReporterGranby: Eastern Townships GazetteMontreal: Argus; Bank note… … Wikipedia
