progressive
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Also seen as: progressives
Sense 1
Favouring or promoting progress; advanced.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Gradually advancing in extent; increasing.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
One with liberal or progressive political beliefs.
Người có quan điểm chính trị tự do hoặc tiến bộ
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A person who actively favors or strives for progress towards improved conditions, as in society or government.
Người tích cực ủng hộ hoặc phấn đấu vì sự tiến bộ
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “progressive” mean?
Favouring or promoting progress; advanced.
Is “progressive” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.