Reforms Meaning in English
word · lemma: reform
ɹəˈfɔɹmz/, /ɹɪˈfɔɹmz
ri-FORMZ or ruh-FORMZ
ɹɪˈfɔːmz
ri-FAWMZ
Definition
Changes made to improve a system, law, or organization. Usually refers to official policy or social improvements.
Usage & Nuances
Most often plural: 'reforms' (not 'reform') when talking about government or social changes. Common collocations: 'carry out reforms,' 'implement reforms.' Formal context, not casual. Can apply to laws, education, health care, economy, etc.
Spanish: reformasPortuguese (BR): reformasPortuguese (PT): reformasChinese (Simplified): 改革Chinese (Traditional): 改革Hindi: सुधारArabic: إصلاحاتBengali: সংস্কারসমূহ - পরিবর্তনসমূহ (নীতিমালার)Russian: реформыJapanese: 改革Vietnamese: các cải cáchKorean: 개혁Turkish: reformlarUrdu: اصلاحاتIndonesian: reformasi
Example Sentences
The new government promised many reforms.
basic
Education reforms can help students learn better.
basic
Many people want health care reforms.
basic
After years of debate, they finally agreed on some tax reforms.
natural
Sweeping reforms are needed to fix the broken system.
natural
"Do you think the new reforms will actually change anything?"
natural