Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
developmentalist
noun
/dɪˌvɛl.əpˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/
Definition
A person or advocate of development, particularly in the context of economic, social, or educational growth.
Examples
- As a developmentalist, she contributed significantly to education policy reform.
- The developmentalist approach aims to address the root causes of poverty.
- He identified as a developmentalist and worked to improve community living standards.
Meaning
Developmentalists focus on the processes that lead to the advancement and improvement of society, often emphasizing systematic changes and reforms.
Synonyms
- reformer
- progressivist
- modernizer
- advocate of development
