reformist

Meanings

1. Advocating reform of an institution or body.
2. Specifically, advocating reform and the gradual accumulation of small changes, as opposed to revolutionary action.

1. One who advocates reform (of an institution).
2. Specifically, one who advocates reform of society and the gradual accumulation of small changes, as opposed to revolutionary action.
3. An advocate of reform in the Church of England; a Reformer.
4. An advocate or supporter of political reform in the United Kingdom. (Common from ca 1790 to 1830.)
5. A member of a reformed religious denomination.

Etymology

From reform + -ist. Originated around the end of the 16th century.