Reformer: meaning, definitions and examples
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reformer
[ rษชหfษหmษr ]
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.
history
A person who advocates or works for reform in a particular area or issue.
Synonyms
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.
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:
๐ต๐น reformador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคงเคพเคฐเค
๐ฉ๐ช Reformator
๐ฎ๐ฉ reformis
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะพัะผะฐัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ reformator
๐ฏ๐ต ๆน้ฉ่ (ใใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท rรฉformateur
๐ช๐ธ reformador
๐น๐ท reformatรถr
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐํ๊ฐ (gaehyeokka)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุตูุญ (muslih)
๐จ๐ฟ reformรกtor
๐ธ๐ฐ reformรกtor
๐จ๐ณ ๆน้ฉ่ (gวigรฉ zhฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ reformator
๐ฎ๐ธ umbรณtamaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะพัะผะฐัะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแคแแ แแแขแแ แ (reformatori)
๐ฆ๐ฟ islahatรงฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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