pseudoprogressive

English edit

Etymology edit

pseudo- +‎ progressive

Pronunciation edit

Adjective edit

pseudoprogressive (not comparable)

  1. Apparently, but not actually, progressive (in a political sense).

Noun edit

pseudoprogressive (plural pseudoprogressives)

  1. One who is apparently, but not actually, a political progressive.
    • 2013, Jeffrey Bloodworth, Losing the Center, page 14:
      Indeed, after a generation of historical writing that blames liberalism's demise on conservatives, pseudoprogressives, and the stupidity of the American voter, it is time that liberals are invested with agency.