re·form·ist I. \-_mə̇st\noun (-s) Etymology:reform (I) + -ist 1. a.: reformer b.: one that advocates gradual rather than revolutionary change 2.: a member of a reformed branch or congregation of a religious group II. adjective orre·form·is·tic\ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷|mistik\ : relating or belonging to a policy or movement of reform < reformist elements in the labor movement > < reformist views >