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reformism

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re·form·ism  (r-fôrmzm)
n.
A doctrine or movement of reform.
re·formist n.
reformism [rɪˈfɔːmɪzəm]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a doctrine or movement advocating reform, esp political or religious reform, rather than abolition
reformist  n & adj
reformism
the doctrine or movement of reform whether it be social, moral, or of any other type. — reformist, n. — reformistic, adj.
See also: Politics
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Noun1.reformism - a doctrine of reform
doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
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reformism
n → Reformismus m
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