reformer
der Reformator, die Reformatoren
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reformer
A person who seeks to initiate or carries out a fundamental reform, especially in the church, religion, politics, or society.
Martin Luther gilt als der bedeutendste Reformator der deutschen Geschichte.
Martin Luther is considered the most significant reformer in German history.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Reformatoren |
| genitive | des Reformators |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Reformator | die Reformatoren |
| accusative | den Reformator | die Reformatoren |
| dative | dem Reformator | den Reformatoren |
| genitive | des Reformators | der Reformatoren |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Reformator' (reformer) belongs to the word family of 'Reform' (reform) and 'reformieren' (to reform). The ending '-ator' here refers to a person who carries out or advances a reform.
Der Reformator wollte die kirchlichen Strukturen grundlegend verändern.
The reformer wanted to fundamentally change the structures of the church.
'Reformator' (reformer) is often used with a more specific descriptor such as 'kirchlicher' (ecclesiastical), 'religiöser' (religious), or 'politischer' (political). Typical collocations also include 'als Reformator gelten' (to be regarded as a reformer) and 'ein bedeutender Reformator' (a significant reformer).
In der Ausstellung wird der kirchliche Reformator als prägende Persönlichkeit vorgestellt.
The ecclesiastical reformer is presented in the exhibition as an influential figure.
'Reformator' (reformer) is used especially in historical, religious, and political science texts. In the context of European religious history, the word often refers to a person from the Reformation period.
Der Reformator verfasste zahlreiche Schriften über die Erneuerung der Kirche.
The reformer wrote numerous texts about the renewal of the church.
