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reformist
CEFRC1
/rɪˈfɔrmɪst/
noun · adjective
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A person who supports gradual changes to improve society.
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noun
Extra detailOne who advocates reform (of an institution).
Examples
The politician proposed a reformist agenda to modernise the economy.
Sami is a reformist Muslim.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 1
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsSpecifically, advocating reform and the gradual accumulation of small changes, as opposed to revolutionary action.
Specifically, one who advocates reform of society and the gradual accumulation of small changes, as opposed to revolutionary action.
adjective
Extra meaningAdvocating reform of an institution or body.
More examples
In context[...] all the prose is German, all reformist, all moralising, and has little or practically no echo of antiquity.
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Origin
noun
From reform + -ist. Originated around the end of the 16th century.