reformer
|re-form-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/rɪˈfɔːrmər/
🇬🇧
/rɪˈfɔːmə/
(reform)
improvement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reformer' originates from the Latin word 'reformare', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'formare' meant 'to form'.
Historical Evolution
'reformare' transformed into the Old French word 'reformer', and eventually became the modern English word 'reformer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to shape again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who seeks to improve something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who makes changes to something in order to improve it.
The reformer worked tirelessly to improve the education system.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41