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   Ref·or·ma·tion

   /ˌrefərˈmāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of reforming an institution or practice: "he called for the reformation of the current education system"
   • 2. a 16th-century movement for the reform of abuses in the Roman Catholic Church ending in the establishment of the Reformed and Protestant Churches.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin reformatio(n-), from reformare ‘shape again’ (see reform).

   Derivatives

   • 1. reformational adjective

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   The meaning of REFORMATION is the act of reforming : the state of being reformed. How to use reformation in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › reformationREFORMATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REFORMATION definition: 1. the act of making an improvement, especially by changing a person's behaviour or the structure…. Learn more.

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   Reformation definition: the act of changing to a better state or character, way of operating, lifestyle, etc.; the correction of abuses and bad habits or practices. See examples of REFORMATION used in a sentence.

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   What does it mean reform?

   • To be Reformed is to adhere to the purist teachings of the Bible – to affirm the doctrine taught by Jesus, Paul and the apostles. Scripture is considered the ultimate authority in matters of life and faith and all Reformed doctrine is founded on the Bible.

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   What is the definition of reform?

   • Define reform. Reform as a verb means To improve by alteration, correction of error, or removal of defects; put into a better form or condition..

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   What is a synonym for reform?

   • alter, make alterations to, change, adjust, make adjustments to, adapt, amend, revise, recast, reshape, refashion, redesign, restyle, revamp, renovate, rework, redo, remake, rebuild, reconstruct, remodel, make over, remould, reorganize, revolutionize, reorient, reorientate, vary, transform, convert. customize, tailor. technical permute.

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   What does reform in history mean?

   • Reform (Latin: reformo) means the improvement or amendment of what is wrong, corrupt, unsatisfactory, etc. The use of the word in this way emerges in the late 18th century and is believed to originate from Christopher Wyvill's Association movement which identified “Parliamentary Reform” as its primary aim. Reform is generally regarded as antithetical to revolution.

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › reformationREFORMATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   REFORMATION meaning: 1. the act of making an improvement, especially by changing a person's behaviour or the structure…. Learn more.

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   Reformation means making changes to something with the intention of setting it back on the right path. Your life will be easier after the reformation of the transportation system, when the buses run more frequently.

8. www.worldhistory.org › Protestant_ReformatiProtestant Reformation - World History Encyclopedia

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   Nov 10, 2021 · The Protestant Reformation (1517-1648) refers to the widespread religious, cultural, and social upheaval of 16th-century Europe that broke the hold of the medieval Church, allowing for the development of personal interpretations of the Christian message and leading to the development of modern nation-states.

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   REFORMATION meaning: 1 : the act or process of improving something or someone by removing or correcting faults, problems, etc. usually singular; 2 : the 16th-century religious movement that led to the establishment of the Protestant churches