progressivism
gb/pɹəɡɹˈɛsɪvˌɪzəm/ us/pɹəɡɹˈɛsɪvˌɪzəm/
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progressive political ideology
The belief that society should be improved through reform, often by protecting rights and reducing inequality.
Patrón de uso:
[support/oppose] progressivism; [the rise of] progressivism
Error frecuente:
Do not use progressivism to mean any kind of progress; it usually refers to a political or social ideology.
Sinónimos
reformism (Emphasizes gradual reform rather than revolution.)
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left-liberalism (Similar in many U.S. political contexts, with more emphasis on liberal-left politics.)
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social liberalism (Overlaps where individual rights and an active state are central.)
Antónimos
conservatism (Emphasizes preserving existing institutions or traditions.)
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reactionary politics (Seeks to reverse social or political change.)
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traditionalism (Emphasizes established customs and values over reform.)
Colocaciones
modern progressivism
|American progressivism
|political progressivism
|progressive movement
|liberal progressivism
|left-wing progressivism
|democratic progressivism
|rise of progressivism
|critics of progressivism
|ideals of progressivism
Temas
politics
|society
|social_change
|government
Ejemplos
- The mayor's campaign combined fiscal caution with a strong message of progressivism on housing and policing.
- In the United States, progressivism is often associated with expanding civil rights and regulating business in the public interest.
- Critics say progressivism can rely too much on government, while supporters see it as a practical response to inequality.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She supports progressivism because she wants fairer laws.
- Progressivism is common in debates about health care, wages, and civil rights.
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Progressive Era reform movement
A historical reform movement, especially in the U.S., that tried to make government, work, and society fairer.
Patrón de uso:
Progressivism in [place]; the era of Progressivism
Error frecuente:
This historical sense is often capitalized and is not exactly the same as any modern progressive party or politician.
Sinónimos
Progressive movement (A common name for the same historical movement.)
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reform movement (Broader; can refer to many movements, not only this one.)
Antónimos
conservatism (Opposed or resisted many Progressive Era reforms.)
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laissez-faire (Contrasts with Progressivism's support for more regulation in business and labor.)
Colocaciones
American Progressivism
|U.S. Progressivism
|Progressive Era
|history of Progressivism
|reformist Progressivism
|early twentieth-century progressivism
|roots of progressivism
|legacy of Progressivism
Temas
history
|politics
|united_states
|social_reform
Ejemplos
- Students compared Populism with Progressivism in their unit on the Progressive Era.
- Historians often link Progressivism to campaigns against political corruption and unsafe working conditions.
- Women's suffrage became one of the major causes associated with American Progressivism.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Progressivism was important in U.S. history around 1900.
- The class studied Progressivism and labor reform.
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progressive educational philosophy
A teaching approach that values active learning, real-life projects, and students' interests.
Patrón de uso:
progressivism in education; educational progressivism
Error frecuente:
In education, progressivism does not simply mean using new technology or making progress; it is a specific approach to teaching and learning.
Sinónimos
progressive education (More common phrase for the practical educational approach.)
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child-centered education (Emphasizes students' needs and interests.)
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experiential education (Emphasizes learning by doing.)
Antónimos
traditional education (Emphasizes established curricula, direct instruction, and teacher authority.)
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rote learning (Emphasizes memorization rather than exploration or problem-solving.)
Colocaciones
educational progressivism
|pedagogical progressivism
|Deweyan progressivism
|progressive education
|child-centered learning
|experiential learning
|project-based learning
|curriculum reform
Temas
education
|pedagogy
|learning
|teaching
Ejemplos
- The school was influenced by progressivism and gave students long projects based on real-world problems.
- In courses on educational theory, progressivism is often discussed alongside essentialism and constructivism.
- Her teaching philosophy mixes progressivism with a strong focus on basic literacy skills.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- In progressivism, students learn by doing projects.
- The teacher liked progressivism because it made lessons active.
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progressivism
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GB/pɹəɡɹˈɛsɪvˌɪzəm/
US/pɹəɡɹˈɛsɪvˌɪzəm/
Sílabas y acento
pro - gressiv - ism (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gressiv)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: progressivism
- Plural: progressivisms
Expresiones
economic progressivism
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk pɹəɡɹˈɛsɪvˌɪzəm/
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left-leaning economic reformism
Progressive ideas about money, work, taxes, and the economy, usually aimed at making society more equal.
Ejemplos
- The senator's economic progressivism includes higher taxes on the very wealthy and stronger protections for workers.
- Some voters like her social views but are less comfortable with her economic progressivism.
- Economic progressivism became a central theme of the campaign after rents and health-care costs rose sharply.
social progressivism
1/sˈoʊʃəl pɹəɡɹˈɛsɪvˌɪzəm/
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liberal social-policy progressivism
Progressive views about social issues and people's rights.
Ejemplos
- Her social progressivism was clear in her support for same-sex marriage and police reform.
- The party's younger voters tend to favor social progressivism, especially on gender and climate issues.
- He describes himself as a moderate who is cautious on taxes but comfortable with social progressivism.