reformist

[ri-fawr-mist] / rɪˈfɔr mɪst /

ADJECTIVE

liberal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

catholic humanistic

STRONG

advanced broad-minded enlightened libertarian

WEAK

permissive receptive unbiased unbigoted unconventional unorthodox unprejudiced

Antonyms

STRONGEST

intolerant

WEAK

narrow-minded

ADJECTIVE

liberalistic

Synonyms

WEAK

advanced avant-garde broad broad-minded catholic enlightened flexible free general high-minded humanistic humanitarian indulgent intelligent interested latitudinarian left lenient libertarian loose magnanimous permissive progressive radical rational reasonable receiving receptive tolerant unbiased unbigoted unconventional understanding unorthodox unprejudiced

ADJECTIVE

progressive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

forward-looking forward-thinking left left of center leftist liberal

STRONG

avant-garde broad-minded enlightened modern nontraditional open-minded tolerant

WEAK

bleeding-heart broad radical revolutionary

Antonyms

STRONG

conservative moderate orthodox traditional

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This was particularly the case with moderates and reformists, who tended to oppose the supreme leader on various issues.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

He relied on the backing of reformists to win the 2024 presidential election and vowed to listen to popular grievances over the economy and social and political restrictions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

The other reformists who are reported to have been arrested include Hossein Karroubi.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Thais vote Sunday in an election pitting the popular reformists who won last time against the conservative who ended up as prime minister, with ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra looming large from his prison cell.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

At this Congress the reformists were divided into three groups, represented by Bissolati, Turati, and Modigliani.

From Socialism As It Is A Survey of The World-Wide Revolutionary Movement by Walling, William English

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