reformist
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
Supporting or wanting changes to make things better.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹɪˈfɔɹmɪst
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A disputant who advocates reform
One who advocates reform (of an institution).
adjective
politics
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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This meaning: A disputant who advocates reform
Used this way, reformist is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Sense: advocating reform of an institution or body
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