reformist

reformist
reformism, n.
/ri fawr"mist/, n.
1. a person who advocates or practices reform; reformer.
2. a member of any reformed denomination.
adj.
3. Also, reformistic. of or belonging to a movement for reform.
[1580-90; REFORM + -IST]

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