Reformer

noun
/rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Meaning

a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
A person who works to improve laws, institutions, or social practices.

Example Sentences

The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.

Martin Luther King Jr. was a great social reformer.

Synonyms

revolutionary, progressive, activist, modernizer, campaigner, innovator, visionary
Entry 1
revolutionary, progressive, activist, modernizer
Entry 2
activist, campaigner, innovator, visionary

Antonyms

conservative, traditionalist, reactionary, oppressor
Entry 1
conservative, traditionalist, reactionary
Entry 2
oppressor, reactionary

Collocations

social reformer, political reformer, educational reformer, reform movement, religious reformer
Entry 1
social reformer, political reformer, educational reformer, reform movement
Entry 2
social reformer, political reformer, religious reformer

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