reformist
adjective/rɪˈfɔrmɪst/
Frequency rank: #14,109 most common English word
Meaning
A person who advocates for reform rather than radical or revolutionary change.
Example sentence
The new mayor is known as reformist politician who pushes for gradual social change.
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