reformism

/ (rɪˈfɔːmɪzəm) /

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noun

a doctrine or movement advocating reform, esp political or religious reform, rather than abolition

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Derived forms of reformism

reformist, noun, adjective

Words nearby reformism

Reformed Church in America, reformed spelling, reformer, Reform flask, reforming, reformism, reformist, Reform Jew, Reform Judaism, reform school, reformulate

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How to use reformism in a sentence

And finally, in the third place, even if reform be the sole object in view, reformism is the poorest policy to follow to get it.
The Red Conspiracy|Joseph J. Mereto
But reformism has brought it about that the Party is often split in its votes in the Chamber of Deputies.
Socialism As It Is|William English Walling
It is now in Belgium and Italy only that "reformism" is dominant and still threatens to fuse the Socialists with other parties.
Socialism As It Is|William English Walling
While "reformism" only became a practical issue in the American Party in 1910, it had its beginnings much earlier.
Socialism As It Is|William English Walling

Mr. Berger's maiden speech also summed up excellently the general policy of Socialist "reformism."
Socialism As It Is|William English Walling