Reformation — synonyms, definition

1. reformation (Noun)

Protestant Reformation amelioration amendment betterment correction improvement metamorphosis modification mutation permutation reclamation reconstruction reform regeneration repair replacement restoration revision transfiguration transmutation

reformation (Noun) — 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.

reformation (Noun) — Forming again (especially with improvements or removal of defects); renewing and reconstituting.

reformation (Noun) — 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.

reformation (Noun) — Rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course. ex. "the reformation of delinquent children"

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