What does the cryptic crossword clue "Church painter, a nineteenth century reformer (8)" mean?

The definition is "a nineteenth century reformer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CH (synonym of "Church") + ARTIST (synonym of "painter,"); definition: "a nineteenth century reformer" The answer is CHARTIST.

Church painter, a nineteenth century reformer (8)

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