reformist

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noun

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.
(17th C.) An advocate of reform in the Church of England; a Reformer.
(18th century) An advocate or supporter of political reform in the United Kingdom. (Common from ca 1790 to 1830.)

adjective

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

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Synonyms

reformer progressive liberal crusader meliorist resister faction reformed corrections transformational reformatory penitentiary reformation reformative correctional corrective

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Rhymes

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