A member of a reformed religious order. (Frères Mineurs de lÉtroite-Observance en Italie or Riformati). There were apparently three orders known as "Réformés" but Cotgrave applies this to only the one noted. See Hélyot
Reformist groups or policies are trying to reform a system or law. a strong supporter of reformist policies. A reformist is someone with reformist views. wanting to change systems or situations, especially in politics
Group of Muslim religious scholars founded in 1931 that worked to create an Algerian Muslim identity. The Ulam opened schools and promoted the teaching of Arabic. It was opposed by the French-educated elite and the traditional Muslim establishment, which felt threatened by its religious purist tendencies. It joined the National Liberation Front during the war of independence (1954-62) and later had a seat in Algeria's provisional government. See also Young Algerians