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reformers

[/rɪˈfɔːrmərz/]
noun
reformadores
1. People who work to make changes to improve a system, institution, or society
The reformers pushed for changes in the education system.
Os reformadores pressionaram por mudanças no sistema educacional.
2. Individuals who advocate for social, political, or religious reform
Historical reformers like Martin Luther King Jr. changed society.
Reformadores históricos como Martin Luther King Jr. transformaram a sociedade.
3. Devices or equipment used to reform or reshape materials
The catalytic reformers in the refinery improve fuel quality.
Os reformadores catalíticos na refinaria melhoram a qualidade do combustível.
Synonyms
activistsadvocateschange-makersrevolutionariesinnovators
Antonyms
traditionalistsconservativespreservationists

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reformadores
Standard term used across Brazil
Portugal
reformadores
Standard European Portuguese usage
Technical/Industrial
reformadores
Used in petroleum refining contexts in both Brazil and Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

social reformers
land reformers
educational reformers
health care reformers
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