noun
Uncommon
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.”
noun
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishSomeone actively pushing to improve or change a system, law, or institution.
Common pairings
social reformer
political reformer
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Word forms
- Plural
- reformers
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Etymology
From reform plus the agent suffix -er.
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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.
