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#1 Reformation n. [reformation] 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. wn
#2 Reformation n. [Protestant Reformation] 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. wn
#3 Reformation n. [reclamation, reformation] rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course; "the reclamation of delinquent children". wn
#2 Reformation n. [Protestant Reformation] 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. wn
#3 Reformation n. [reclamation, reformation] rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course; "the reclamation of delinquent children". wn
