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
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
What bonded us into the best organization black Americans ever had was every Muslim’s devout regard for Mr. Muhammad as black America’s moral, mental, and spiritual reformer.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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