reformer

[ ri-fawr-mer ]

noun

1. a person devoted to bringing about significant change in attitudes and practices, such as in politics or society generally or within a particular organization.
2. Reformer, Church History. any of the leaders of the Reformation.

Other Words From

• an·ti·re·form·er noun
• coun·ter·re·form·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reformer¹

First recorded in 1520–30; reform + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Some of Gaetz's former House colleagues have voiced support for his nomination, including Speaker Mike Johnson, who called him a "reformer" who would "bring a lot to the table".

From BBC

Gaetz, he claimed, was an “accomplished attorney,” despite his thin legal resume, and “a reformer in his mind and heart.”

From Salon

"He's a reformer in his mind and heart, and I think that he'll bring a lot to the table on that," said Johnson.

From BBC

All of this is not to say that Black reformers rejected the idea of staging a political revolution when necessary to abolish entrenched systemic evils.

From Salon

They, the Wilsons, the Harrises and powerful sisters everywhere should be seen as the most natural possible radicals and reformers.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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