reformist
pronunciation
How to pronounce reformist in British English:
UK [rɪˈfɔ:mɪst]
How to pronounce reformist in American English:
US [rɪˈfɔrmɪst]
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- Noun:
- a disputant who advocates reform
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- Adjective:
- favoring or promoting reform (often by government action)
Word Origin
- reformist (n.)
- 1580s, originally religious; from reform + -ist. Political sense is from 1640s. Related: Reformism.
Example
- 1. Iran 's reformist opposition limps on , but is quiescent and demoralised .
- 2. The reformist koizumi administration began with a hardline swedish-style approach .
- 3. Past elections have served that purpose , nudging the clerical establishment in reformist directions .
- 4. Mr jaime , a leading reformist , distanced himself from the arrangements .
- 5. Buyun 's reformist supporters hope that its elections will eventually transform chinese politics .