1. people who support or advocate for gradual political or social reform rather than revolutionary change
Usage: plural form of reformist

Examples

• The reformists in the party pushed for gradual changes to healthcare policy.
• Many reformists believed that working within the system would bring better results than revolution.
• The reformists organized peaceful protests to demand voting rights.
• Political reformists often face criticism from both conservatives and radicals.
• The reformists proposed a series of incremental changes to labor laws.
• During the 1960s, reformists worked to expand civil rights through legislation.