👉 A modificationist is someone who seeks to alter or modify the original meaning, tone, or context of a text without altering its essential message. This can involve changing words, phrases, or sentences to fit a new purpose or audience, often in order to change the meaning of something that has been interpreted historically or culturally differently. In essence, modificationists aim to introduce new elements into an existing concept, objectifying it, or making it less than what it originally meant. They may also seek to redefine
