The reform movement
Example: The reform movement significantly changed social policies in the 19th century.
Definition
"The reform movement" refers to a group or collective effort aimed at making significant changes or improvements in social, political, or economic systems, often seeking justice, equality, or better conditions. It commonly involves organized campaigns advocating for specific reforms.
Etymology
The term "the reform movement" combines "reform," derived from the Latin 'reformare,' meaning 'to shape again,' with "movement," from Latin 'movimentum,' meaning 'motion or change.' Together, it suggests an organized push to reshape society or institutions. Did you know? Reform movements have existed throughout history as a response to perceived injustices or outdated practices.
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"The reform movement" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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