transformationist
A transformationist is a person who advocates or works within a framework that emphasizes transformation—systematic, often radical change—within a particular field. The term is used in multiple disciplines to describe approaches that prioritize processes of change over static categories or cyclical repetition.
In the history of biology, transformationist (or transformist) described proponents of evolutionary change by gradual alteration
In social and political contexts, transformationist denotes individuals or movements that seek structural, systemic change—often addressing
Critiques of transformationist positions vary by domain: in biology, the critique centered on mechanisms and empirical
Etymologically, transformationist derives from "transformation" with the agentive suffix -ist, indicating advocacy or practice of transformation.