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reformer

 

[ rษชหˆfษ”หmษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

politics

A person who makes changes to something in order to improve it, especially a person who tries to change and improve a system or institution.

Synonyms

innovator, modernizer, reorganizer

Examples of usage

  • She was a leading reformer of the education system in the country.
  • The political reformer fought for equal rights for all citizens.
Context #2 | Noun

history

A person who advocates or works for reform in a particular area or issue.

Synonyms

activist, advocate, crusader

Examples of usage

  • The social reformer dedicated her life to improving living conditions for the poor.
  • The reformer campaigned for better working conditions for factory workers.
Context #3 | Noun

religion

A person who advocates or works for reform within a religious institution or belief system.

Synonyms

heretic, rebel, revolutionary

Examples of usage

  • The religious reformer challenged traditional practices and beliefs within the church.
  • The reformer sought to modernize and adapt the religious teachings to contemporary society.

Translations

Translations of the word "reformer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reformador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคงเคพเคฐเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reformator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ reformis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตั„ะพั€ะผะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ reformator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”น้ฉ่€… (ใ‹ใ„ใ‹ใใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉformateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reformador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท reformatรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐœํ˜๊ฐ€ (gaehyeokka)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตู„ุญ (muslih)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ reformรกtor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ reformรกtor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”น้ฉ่€… (gวŽigรฉ zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ reformator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umbรณtamaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตั„ะพั€ะผะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜ (reformatori)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ islahatรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reformador

Etymology

The word 'reformer' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the verb 'reform'. It initially referred to a person who advocates or works for reform in various aspects of society. Over time, the term has been widely used in politics, history, and religion to describe individuals who strive to bring about positive change and improvement. Reformers have played crucial roles in shaping social, political, and religious landscapes throughout history.

See also: reformation, reformed, reformism.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,733, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.