reformism

/ (rɪˈfɔːmɪzəm) /

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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Example sentences from the Web for reformism

The passage of Bebel's resolution, by a vote of 289 to 80, was an emphatic repudiation of reformism.
Socialism As It Is|William English Walling
There can be no doubt that Socialist "reformism" has become very widespread.
Socialism As It Is|William English Walling
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
Mr. Berger's maiden speech also summed up excellently the general policy of Socialist "reformism."
Socialism As It Is|William English Walling

On the other hand, political action was a blind-alley leading to reformism and quietism.
The Mutiny of the Elsinore|Jack London

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