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.
Other Word Forms
- antireformer noun
- counterreformer noun
Etymology
Origin of reformer
Example Sentences
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For 18th-century enlightened reformers, ethnic diversity and multiculturalism weren’t good things.
As a politician, he portrayed himself as a reformer offering an alternative to Pakistan’s entrenched political dynasties.
From New York Times
The book follows linguistic pioneers who helped modernize the Chinese script and language, including a Chinese Muslim poet, a computer engineer and an exiled political reformer.
From New York Times
On the other side, reformers argue for capping payments to farmers, which The Washington Post recently described as an "expensive agricultural safety net," and restricting payment eligibility.
From Salon
“He is in a completely unique position to change how so many people eat every day,” said Alice Waters, the California restaurateur and agricultural reformer, whom Charles once taught to weave a hedgerow.
From Seattle Times
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