Example: El reformismo impulsó cambios significativos en la estructura política.
Definition
"El reformismo" refers to a political and social movement advocating gradual changes or reforms to improve existing systems rather than complete revolutionary overhaul. It often emphasizes practical, incremental adjustments to institutions to achieve progress.
The term "el reformismo" comes from the Spanish word "reforma," meaning reform, combined with the suffix "-ismo," which denotes a doctrine or movement. It traces back to Latin "reformare," meaning to form again or reshape. Did you know? The concept of reformism grew popular in 19th-century Europe as a middle ground between conservatism and radical revolution.
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"El reformismo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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