progressive
n. countablen. a person who wants to improve society through social reform and new ideas. They usually support change that helps more people have equal rights and better lives.
n. a person advocating for social reform or new, liberal ideas. Often used in political contexts to describe those who support government action to achieve social justice and economic equality.
The young progressive voted for the new environmental law.
As a lifelong progressive, she spent her career fighting for better public housing and affordable healthcare for all citizens.
The candidate sought to appeal to the urban progressive by highlighting her record on civil liberties and her commitment to systemic police reform.
Often capitalized when referring to a member of a specific Progressive Party.