reformist
One who advocates reformOne who advocates reform (of an institution).
» Reformist prison systems try and encourage learning the teachings of stoicism because it lowers reoffending rates a lot.
В реформистских тюрьмах стремятся приобщать заключённых к учению стоиков, ведь это сильно снижает процент рецидивов.
Meaning
5 sensesOne who advocates reform (of an institution).
Reformist, Reformistin
a disputant who advocates reform
Specifically, one who advocates reform of society and the gradual accumulation of small changes, as opposed to revolutionary action.
(dated)An advocate of reform in the Church of England; a Reformer.
A member of a reformed religious denomination.
(dated, obsolete)An advocate or supporter of political reform in the United Kingdom. (Common from ca 1790 to 1830.)
Examples
2 sentencesReformist prison systems try and encourage learning the teachings of stoicism because it lowers reoffending rates a lot.
ruВ реформистских тюрьмах стремятся приобщать заключённых к учению стоиков, ведь это сильно снижает процент рецидивов. — Ooneykcall
Sami is a reformist Muslim.
Translations
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Origin
From reform + -ist. Originated around the end of the 16th century.From reform + -ist. Originated around the end of the 16th century.
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Forms
plural: reformists| Singular | reformist |
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Synonyms
4 synonyms- a disputant who advocates reform:reformercrusadersocial reformermeliorist