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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Baggu’s roomy, multi-pocket tote makes an ideal home for storing essentials like grip socks for sweat sessions on the reformer and Larq’s self-cleaning water bottle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
The 57-year-old has built a reputation as a reformer intent on curbing the waste of public money and attracting EU funds, but has been criticised for his "inflexibility".
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
He no longer spoke primarily as a reformer, but as a performer on the political stage—a power broker.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
Two weeks later, I returned for the reformer class.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026
A former teacher, journalist, and dean of women at Northwestern University, Willard was both a visionary and a powerful reformer.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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