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reformer

Reformer (noun) means a person who works to bring about change and improvement, especially in society or politics. Example: “She was a passionate reformer who fought for workers' rights.”

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A person who works to bring about change and improvement, especially in society or politics.
"She was a passionate reformer who fought for workers' rights."

How to Use Reformer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone actively pushing to improve or change a system, law, or institution.

Common pairings
social reformer political reformer

Word Forms

reformers plural

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Etymology

From reform plus the agent suffix -er.

crusader reformist meliorist social reformer

Antonyms

traditionalist

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “reformer” mean?

The word “reformer” means a person who works to bring about change and improvement, especially in society or politics. In plain terms, someone actively pushing to improve or change a system, law, or institution.

How do you use “reformer” in a sentence?

Here is “reformer” used in a sentence: “She was a passionate reformer who fought for workers' rights.”

What is the opposite of “reformer”?

The opposite of “reformer” — its antonyms — is traditionalist.

What part of speech is “reformer”?

“Reformer” is a noun.

Is “reformer” a common word?

“Reformer” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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