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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In 2003 he was released by the reformist president Mohammad Khatami, who had received pressure from parliamentarians to do so.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

The reformist People's Party "submitted a case" to a criminal court against seven election commissioners, the Election Commission's secretary-general and another election official, deputy party leader Wayo Assawarungruang said.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

This has brought in migrant workers from other regions, and also created an urban middle class which is more responsive to the reformist ideas of the progressive movement.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Other prominent reformist politicians detained in recent days include Mohsen Aminzadeh, a former deputy foreign minister; and Ali Shakouri-Rad, a former lawmaker, according to official state media and reformist publications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Yet an ugliness often lurked beneath the reformist zeal of Progressivism.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

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