reformist

American

[ri-fawr-mist] / rɪˈfɔr mɪst /

noun

a person who advocates or practices reform; reformer.
a member of any reformed reformed denomination.

adjective

Also reformistic. of or belonging to a movement for reform.

Other Word Forms

antireformist noun
reformism noun

Etymology

Origin of reformist

First recorded in 1580–90; reform + -ist

Example Sentences

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The reformist People's Party -- which had been polling first ahead of the election, but ultimately came in second -- will lead the opposition.

From Barron's

Prominent reformist politicians were put under house arrest where they remain to this day.

From BBC

This was particularly the case with moderates and reformists, who tended to oppose the supreme leader on various issues.

From Salon

In the 1990s and 2000s, Khamenei allowed for reformist governments to run for elections, and win, but he dealt harshly with dissidents.

From The Wall Street Journal

At times, the supreme leader has presented himself as almost above politics - looking down on the squabbling between Iran's reformists and conservatives.

From BBC

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