repormista
repormísta with stress marks
reformist
Usage Note
Repormista is a Spanish loanword describing someone who advocates for gradual change within existing systems rather than radical overthrow. In Philippine political discourse, the term categorizes politicians and activists according to their approach to social and institutional change.
Examples
" Repormista ang bagong lider. "
Natural Translation
The new leader is a reformist.
Literal Translation
Reformist the new leader.
" Siya ay kilala bilang isang repormista. "
Natural Translation
He/She is known as a reformist.
Literal Translation
He/She is known as a reformist.
" Bilang isang repormista, mas pinipili niyang baguhin ang sistema sa loob ng batas kaysa sa marahas na pag-aalsa. "
Natural Translation
As a reformist, he prefers to change the system within the law rather than through violent uprising.
Literal Translation
As a reformist, more chooses he to-change the system in inside of-the law than to violent uprising.
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