reformist
Advocating reform of an institution or bodyAdvocating reform of an institution or body.
» 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. — Ooneykcall
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2 sensesAdvocating reform of an institution or body.
reformistisch, Reform-
Specifically, advocating reform and the gradual accumulation of small changes, as opposed to revolutionary action.
favoring or promoting reform (often by government action)
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
6 languagesBy meaning 1
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
more reformist, most reformist| Comparative | more reformist Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most reformist Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonyms- favoring or promoting reform (often by government action):progressivereform-minded
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form