reformer

noun

re·​form·​er ri-ˈfȯr-mər 

1

: one that works for or urges reform

2

Reformer : a leader of the Protestant Reformation

3

: an apparatus for cracking oils or gases to form specialized products

Examples of reformer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In modern-day Germany under the Roman Empire, Protestant reformer Martin Luther organized egg hunts in which the men hid the eggs and women and children looked for them, mirroring the way women found Jesus' empty tomb on the very first Easter. —Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 2026

In this context Shah’s popularity among younger voters and his reputation as an independent reformer gave him unusual prominence. —Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026

Forget the studio; get your pilates workout in at home with this foldable reformer. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026

But social reformers have an ambitious new playbook to follow next time the stars (and the votes) align. —Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing reformer

• counter-reformer

Rhymes for reformer

• conformer
• informer
• performer
• transformer
• dormer
• former
• warmer

Kids Definition

reformer

noun

re·​form·​er ri-ˈfȯr-mər 

: one that works for reform