De hervormer
Example: De hervormer leidde een belangrijke beweging in de geschiedenis.
Definition
"De hervormer" refers to a reformer, a person who leads or advocates for significant changes or improvements within a system, organization, or society, particularly in historical contexts. For example, a reformer might initiate religious, political, or social transformations.
Etymology
The term "de hervormer" originates from Dutch, where "hervormer" means reformer. It derives from the verb "hervormen," combining the prefix "her-" meaning 'again' or 're-' and "vormen" meaning 'to form.' Thus, "de hervormer" literally means 'the one who reforms or reshapes again.' Did you know? The word gained prominence during the Protestant Reformation, referring to figures who sought to reshape religious practices.
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"De hervormer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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