What does reformer mean?

Definitions for reformer
rɪˈfɔr mərre·former

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. reformer, reformist, crusader, social reformer, melioristnoun

    a disputant who advocates reform

  2. reformernoun

    an apparatus that reforms the molecular structure of hydrocarbons to produce richer fuel

    "a catalytic reformer"

Wiktionary

  1. reformernoun

    One who reforms, or who works for reform.

  2. reformernoun

    One who was involved in the Reformation.

  3. reformernoun

    A device which converts hydrocarbons into a hydrogen-rich mixture of gases.

  4. reformernoun

    A device used to convert petroleum refinery naphthas, typically having low octane ratings, into high-octane liquid products called reformates.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Reformernoun

    Etymology: from reform.

    Publick reformers had need first practise that on their own hearts, which they purpose to try on others. Charles I .

    The complaint is more general, than the endeavours to redress it: Abroad every man would be a reformer, how very few at home. Thomas Sprat, Sermons.

    It was honour enough, to behold the English churches reformed; that is, delivered from the reformers. South.

    Our first reformers were famous confessors and martyrs all over the world. Francis Bacon.

Wikipedia

  1. Reformer

    A reformer is someone who works for reform.

ChatGPT

  1. reformer

    A reformer is an individual or party who advocates for change or improvement within a certain system, policy, or societal issue. They aim to correct or improve perceived flaws or injustices through activism, political measures, or influence. The scope of their work can range from social, political, religious, to educational reforms, among others.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Reformernoun

    one who effects a reformation or amendment; one who labors for, or urges, reform; as, a reformer of manners, or of abuses

  2. Reformernoun

    one of those who commenced the reformation of religion in the sixteenth century, as Luther, Melanchthon, Zwingli, and Calvin

The Roycroft Dictionary

  1. reformer

    1. One who causes the rich to band themselves against the poor. 2. One who educates the people to appreciate the things they need.

The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz

  1. REFORMER

    One who, when he smells a rat, is eager to let the cat out of the bag.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of reformer in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of reformer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of reformer in a Sentence

  1. Lydia Child:

    A reformer is one who sets forth cheerfully toward sure defeat.

  2. Doug Stafford:

    The idea is not to go after Trump but rather to show the contrast between the two, a lifelong Democrat who is for bailouts, corporate welfare and buying influence vs. a reformer who wants to defeat the Washington machine, not buy it.

  3. Samah Hadid:

    Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman has presented Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman as a' reformer', but Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman promises of reform seem entirely superficial as the repression of human rights activists continues unabated.

  4. Henry Ford:

    There are two fools in this world. One is the millionaire who thinks that by hoarding money he can somehow accumulate real power, and the other is the penniless reformer who thinks that if only he can take the money from one class and give it to another, all the world's ills will be cured.

  5. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar:

    Political tyranny is nothing compared to the social tyranny and a reformer who defies society is a more courageous man than a politician who defies Government.

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