reformator

Reformator is a term used in several languages to denote a person who promotes or implements reforms in political, religious, social, or organizational contexts. The word derives from the Latin reformare and appears in German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, and other languages with similar meanings.

In religious history, Reformatoren (or Reformatoren) are reformers of the Protestant Reformation. The term is often used to describe key figures who argued for changes within the church and society, including leaders across various national traditions; it is typically used descriptively rather than as a formal title.

In politics and social reform, a reformator is someone who advocates or leads changes in laws, institutions, or practices—such as expanding civil rights, modernizing public services, or curbing corruption. Reformators may work within governments, parties, movements, or civil society organizations.

In industry and science, reformator or reformer refers to equipment and processes that alter the composition of hydrocarbons. In petrochemical and refinery contexts, a reformer converts naphtha or gas oils into higher-octane fuels and hydrogen. In English the preferred term is usually reformer, with Reformator as a language loanword.

Because Reformator is used in several languages, it can also appear as a proper name or title in literature and historical works translated from Germanic or Romance languages. The exact meaning depends on the context and linguistic tradition.