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
He was joining his wife, Sabrina Walker, for a class at Solidcore, a trendy chain where fitness buffs sweat it out on Pilates-inspired reformer machines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 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
"Fedorov increasingly came to be seen as a new political star and as the most successful reformer in the current government," Political analyst Volodymyr Fesenko told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
I diversified my training, too, by incorporating Pilates reformer, kickboxing, interval running, everything and anything to increase my stamina and strength.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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