Definition of REFORMIST

reformist

Plural: reformists

Noun

  • a disputant who advocates reform
  • One who advocates reform (of an institution).
  • Specifically, one who advocates reform of society and the gradual accumulation of small changes, as opposed to revolutionary action.
  • An advocate of reform in the Church of England; a Reformer.
  • An advocate or supporter of political reform in the United Kingdom. (Common from ca 1790 to 1830.)
  • A member of a reformed religious denomination.

Adjective Satellite

  • favoring or promoting reform (often by government action)

Adj

  • Advocating reform of an institution or body.
  • Specifically, advocating reform and the gradual accumulation of small changes, as opposed to revolutionary action.

Origin / Etymology

From reform + -ist. Originated around the end of the 16th century.

Synonyms

crusader, meliorist, progressive, reform-minded, reformer, social reformer

Antonyms

revolutionary

Scrabble Score: 14

reformist: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
reformist: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
reformist: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

reformist: valid Words With Friends Word