Example: The reform-mindedness of the government led to significant social changes.
Definition
"Reform-mindedness" refers to the quality or state of being inclined towards or supportive of reforms, especially in political, social, or institutional contexts. It describes a mindset focused on making improvements and positive changes within established systems.
Translations
mentalidad reformista
hervormingsgezindheid
esperit reformista
esprit de réforme
Reformbereitschaft
Etymology
The word "reform-mindedness" is derived from the noun "reform," which comes from the Latin 'reformare,' meaning 'to reshape or improve,' combined with "mindedness," a suffix indicating a particular mental attitude or disposition. Did you know? The concept of reform-mindedness has long been central to movements aiming to challenge and improve societal norms.
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"Reform-mindedness" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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