reformer
Americannoun
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a person devoted to bringing about significant change in attitudes and practices, such as in politics or society generally or within a particular organization.
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Church History. Reformer, any of the leaders of the Reformation.
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St Giles was first founded in 1124 as a Catholic church but later became a key site during the spread of Presbyterianism in Scotland when reformer John Knox was elected as its minister in 1560.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
One recent weekend I headed to reformer Pilates with my sister.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Others question whether Rwabwogo would be a real reformer.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Not whether Ellison privately considers himself a conservative, a liberal or a man above ideology, nor whether Weiss thinks of herself as a dissident or a reformer.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
Osborne was at heart a politician and reformer; Lawes was a firm but sympathetic warden several cuts above the rest, a passionate believer in doing the job right.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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