reformer
pronunciation
How to pronounce reformer in British English:
UK [rɪˈfɔ:mə(r)]
How to pronounce reformer in American English:
US [rɪˈfɔrmə(r)]
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- Noun:
- a disputant who advocates reform
- an apparatus that reforms the molecular structure of hydrocarbons to produce richer fuel
Word Origin
- reformer (n.)
- 1540s, agent noun from reform (v.).
Example
- 1. He is hardly a reformer and certainly no islamist .
- 2. The president-elect has chosen the rare reformer unions can stomach .
- 3. The reforms proved successful , but the reformer was crucified .
- 4. Such bipartisanship will do something to burnish his reputation as a reformer .
- 5. Mr abhisit says he is a reformer , who will heal divisions .