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reformation
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ref·or·ma·tion  (rfr-mshn)
n.
1. The act of reforming or the state of being reformed.
2. Reformation A 16th-century movement in Western Europe that aimed at reforming some doctrines and practices of the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the establishment of the Protestant churches.

refor·mation·al adj.

reformation [ˌrɛfəˈmeɪʃən]
n
the act or an instance of reforming or the state of being reformed
reformational  adj

Reformation [ˌrɛfəˈmeɪʃən]
n
(Christianity / Protestantism) a religious and political movement of 16th-century Europe that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the establishment of the Protestant Churches

Reformation
the 16th-century religious movement in Europe that resulted in the formation of Protestantism. — Reformational, adj.
See also: Protestantism
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.reformationreformation - improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social or political or religious affairs
melioration, improvement - a condition superior to an earlier condition; "the new school represents a great improvement"
counterreformation - a reformation intended to counter the results of a prior reformation
2.reformationReformation - a religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of Protestant churches
religious movement - a movement intended to bring about religious reforms
3.reformation - rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course; "the reclamation of delinquent children"
deliverance, rescue, saving, delivery - recovery or preservation from loss or danger; "work is the deliverance of mankind"; "a surgeon's job is the saving of lives"

reformation
noun advancement, change, improvement, betterment, amelioration the reformation of science
Translations
reformation [ˌrefəˈmeɪʃən] Nreformación f
the Reformation (Rel) → la Reforma
Reformation [ˌrɛfərˈmeɪʃən] n
the Reformation (of the Church)la Réforme
reformation [ˌrɛfərˈmeɪʃən] n (= changing, improvement) → réforme f
reformation
n (of person)Reformierung, Besserung f; the Reformationdie Reformation
Reformation [ˌrɛfəˈmeɪʃn] n (Rel) the Reformationla Riforma
Reformation [ˌrɛfəˈmeɪʃn] n (Rel) the Reformationla Riforma


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