1. a person who supports or works for gradual political or social reform rather than revolution

1. supporting or characterized by gradual political or social reform

Examples

• The reformist candidate promised to improve healthcare gradually.
• She was known as a reformist who believed in working within the system.
• The party adopted a reformist approach to economic policy.
• Many reformist movements emerged during the Progressive Era.
• His reformist ideas focused on education and labor rights.
• The reformist wing of the party opposed radical changes.