What does reformer mean?
Definitions for reformer
rɪˈfɔr mərre·former
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Princeton's WordNet
reformer, reformist, crusader, social reformer, melioristnoun
a disputant who advocates reform
reformernoun
an apparatus that reforms the molecular structure of hydrocarbons to produce richer fuel
"a catalytic reformer"
Wiktionary
reformernoun
One who reforms, or who works for reform.
reformernoun
One who was involved in the Reformation.
reformernoun
A device which converts hydrocarbons into a hydrogen-rich mixture of gases.
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
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
Reformer
A reformer is someone who works for reform.
ChatGPT
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
Reformernoun
one who effects a reformation or amendment; one who labors for, or urges, reform; as, a reformer of manners, or of abuses
Reformernoun
one of those who commenced the reformation of religion in the sixteenth century, as Luther, Melanchthon, Zwingli, and Calvin
The Roycroft Dictionary
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
REFORMER
One who, when he smells a rat, is eager to let the cat out of the bag.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of reformer in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of reformer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of reformer in a Sentence
The broader political message here is that authorities are signaling that they are the ones in charge of change, 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.
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.
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.
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.
It must be considered that there is nothing more difficult to carry out, nor more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to handle, than to initiate a new order of things. For the reformer has enemies in all those who would profit by the old order, only lukewarm defenders in all those who would profit by the new.
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- reformátorCzech
- Reformer, ReformatorGerman
- αναμορφωτήςGreek
- reformantoEsperanto
- reformadorSpanish
- اصلاح طلبPersian
- réformateurFrench
- leasachair, ath-leasachairScottish Gaelic
- aachrootaghManx
- सुधारकHindi
- riformatoreItalian
- リフォーマーJapanese
- 개혁가Korean
- reformatorLatin
- hervormster, hervormerDutch
- reformadorPortuguese
- reformatorRomanian
- реформаторRussian
- reformatorSwedish
- సంస్కర్తTelugu
- اصلاح کارUrdu
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