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reformist

noun
  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. (17th C.) An advocate of reform in the Church of England; a Reformer.

adjective
  1. Advocating reform of an institution or body.

  2. Specifically, advocating reform and the gradual accumulation of small changes, as opposed to revolutionary action.

Antonymsrevolutionary

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