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progressive
Open to new ideas, social change, and reforms; modern and future-oriented in one's thinking. The opposite of conservative or traditional.
Sie hat sehr fortschrittliche Ansichten zur Gleichstellung und Diversität.
She has very progressive views on equality and diversity.
advanced
Technically up to date; modern and highly developed in terms of technology or methods.
Das Unternehmen investiert in fortschrittliche Produktionsanlagen, um wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben.
The company is investing in advanced production facilities in order to remain competitive.
The adjective 'fortschrittlich' (progressive/advanced) is derived from the noun 'der Fortschritt' (progress). Something that is fortschrittlich embodies or promotes progress.
Der neue Chef hat viele fortschrittliche Ideen für das Unternehmen.
The new boss has many progressive ideas for the company.
The context shows which meaning is intended. If 'fortschrittlich' (progressive/advanced) refers to ideas, politics, or society, it means 'modern-thinking.' If it refers to technology, machines, or methods, it means 'technically highly developed.'
Er gilt als fortschrittlicher Denker seiner Zeit.
He is considered a progressive thinker of his time.
In the meaning of 'modern and open,' 'fortschrittlich' (progressive) is often combined with nouns such as 'Ansichten' (views), 'Ideen' (ideas), 'Denken' (thinking), or 'Politik' (politics/policy).
Ihre Eltern hatten für ihre Zeit sehr fortschrittliche Erziehungsmethoden.
For their time, her parents had very progressive parenting methods.
When it comes to technological development, 'fortschrittlich' (advanced) often appears with nouns such as 'Technologie' (technology), 'Verfahren' (process/method), 'Produktion' (production), or 'Medizin' (medicine).
Japan ist bekannt für seine fortschrittliche Robotertechnologie.
Japan is known for its advanced robotics technology.
modern
When describing attitudes, modern and fortschrittlich can both express openness to new things. Modern can generally refer to an open-minded, unconventional attitude. Fortschrittlich places greater emphasis on a willingness to support social change and reforms.
Die Bürgermeisterin verfolgt eine fortschrittliche Politik und unterstützt soziale Reformen.
The mayor pursues progressive policies and supports social reforms.
Die Bürgermeisterin zeigt eine moderne und offene Haltung zu neuen Lebensformen.
The mayor has a modern and open-minded attitude toward new ways of life.
