reformer

reformer
reform re‧form 1 [rɪˈfɔːm ǁ -ɔːrm] verb [transitive]
to change a system, law, organization etc so that it operates in a fairer or more effective way:

• The government has announced its plans to reform the tax system.

— reformer noun [countable] :

• The reformers will have to keep public support on their side if their bold economic experiments are to succeed.

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reformer UK US /rɪˈfɔːmər/ noun [C]
► someone who plans or supports changes to a system, law, organization, etc. in order to make it more modern or effective: political/economic reformer »

He is known worldwide as an economic reformer who forged a landmark free-trade agreement with the United States.

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The new governor had a reputation as a reformer who pledged to stamp out corruption.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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  • réformer — reformer [ r(ə)fɔrme ] v. tr. <conjug. : 1> • XII e; de re et former ♦ Former de nouveau, refaire (ce qui était défait). Reformer une armée en déroute. ⇒ regrouper. Pronom. Reprendre sa forme, se former de nouveau. Des nuages qui se défont… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • reformer — Reformer. v. act. Restablir dans l ancienne forme, Donner une meilleure forme à une chose, soit en adjoustant, soit en retranchant. Reformer la Justice, la Police, les Loix, les Coustumes. reformer le Calendrier. reformer un Ordre Religieux.… …   Dictionnaire de l'Académie française

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  • Reformer — Re*form er (r?*f?rm ?r), n. 1. One who effects a reformation or amendment; one who labors for, or urges, reform; as, a reformer of manners, or of abuses. [1913 Webster] 2. (Eccl.Hist.) One of those who commenced the reformation of religion in the …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • Reformer — (engl.), diejenigen, welche Staat und Gesellschaft durch Reform ruhig und stetig fortzubilden suchen …   Kleines Konversations-Lexikon

  • reformer — index insurgent, malcontent Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

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