reformism

/ rɪˈfɔːmɪzəm /

noun

1. a doctrine or movement advocating reform, esp political or religious reform, rather than abolition

Derived Forms

• reˈformist, nounadjective

Example Sentences

New York Times book critic John Leonard called it “a particularly disturbing combination of fiction, reportage and allegory” in which “the social reformism of Mr. Myrdal’s parents was reviled.”

From Washington Post

But it can't be cheap, neoliberal so-called reformism, because that is not going to work.

From Salon

Supporters were frustrated that Sanders let Warren get away with wearing the progressive mantle, when her platform was only a form of capitalist reformism.

From Salon

The reformism that broadly characterized U.S. politics from FDR through the Obama administration seems to be losing traction.

From Washington Post

Vakil predicted that if the reformists went into opposition, it may spark a deep reflection on what reformism means within Iran.

From The Guardian