spelling reform

American  

noun

1. an attempt to change the spelling of English words to make it conform more closely to pronunciation.

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Etymology

Origin of spelling reform

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

And to think that Murray in his early career was also a proponent for spelling reform.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2023

Full discussion of the pros and cons of spelling reform is beyond the scope of this post.

From Time • Feb. 17, 2016

It soon created a committee for ‘improving the English language’, including spelling reform.

From Time • Feb. 17, 2016

Ogden admits this difficulty but calls it minor, hopes to see spelling reform make plain English even plainer.

From Time Magazine Archive

I watch him read it, and wonder if he knows about Ben Franklin’s spelling reform movement.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead