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Synonyms for reformation

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ref-er-mey-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˌrɛf ərˈmeɪ ʃən

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Définition of reformation

Origin :
  • "improvement, alteration for the better," late 14c., "restoration;" mid-15c., "improvement," from Old French reformacion and directly from Latin reformationem (nominative reformatio), noun of action from past participle stem of reformare (see reform (v.)). In reference to the European religious movement, it is attested by 1540s, borrowed from Luther. The movement began as a bid to reform doctrines and practices of the Church of Rome.
  • noun the act of reforming
  • noun the state of being reformed
Example sentences :
  • No one has met with more abuse than Becket, ever since the Reformation.
  • Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
  • What is it, he asks, that he has promised, but reformation by my example?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Many of them were destroyed at the Reformation, together with the stone altars.
  • Extract from : « English Villages » by P. H. Ditchfield
  • After the Reformation the tax was collected, but given to the bishop.
  • Extract from : « English Villages » by P. H. Ditchfield
  • "In the way of reformation though, I hope, I shall all my life," said Harry.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • It was revived, more or less exactly, after the Reformation, among the Socinians.
  • Extract from : « Initiation into Philosophy » by Emile Faguet
  • She used formerly, while there were any hopes of my reformation, to pray for me.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Who has declared that she will not marry me, till she has hopes of my reformation?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • If his pretences to reformation are but pretences, what must be his intent?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • If every one would see To his own reformation, How very easily You might reform a nation.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

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