reformism

Definitions

The advocacy or practice of improving a political or social system through gradual, incremental changes rather than through revolutionary upheaval.

A political doctrine that seeks to achieve socialist goals through existing democratic institutions and legislative processes.

Examples

The political party's shift toward reformism alienated the more radical members of its base.

Critics argued that his brand of reformism was merely a superficial attempt to preserve the existing power structure.

Synonyms

gradualism progressivism incrementalism liberalism social democracy

Antonyms

radicalism revolutionism reactionism conservatism traditionalism