reformer

noun

re·​form·​er ri-ˈfȯr-mər How to pronounce reformer (audio)
Synonyms of reformernext
1
: one that works for or urges reform
2
Reformer : a leader of the Protestant Reformation
3
: an apparatus for cracking oils or gases to form specialized products

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Mat work, the classic reformer, the Cadillac and the barrel build strength and range of motion. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026 Steyer’s loss extends the state’s streak of self-funders who failed to overcome skepticism that the wealthy could be reformers. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026 There was no such exam for history—less because reformers cared too little about it than because, ironically, everyone cared too much to agree on what should be tested. — Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026 Some parking reformers say the shift weakened enforcement efforts, in part because the police have not focused on some of the most flagrant traffic violations. — New York Times, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reformer

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First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reformer was in 1526

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“Reformer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reformer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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reformer

noun
re·​form·​er ri-ˈfȯr-mər How to pronounce reformer (audio)
: one that works for reform

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