ReformationWordNet Explorer

rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course

recovery or preservation from loss or danger

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

a movement intended to bring about religious reforms

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

a condition superior to an earlier condition

a reformation intended to counter the results of a prior reformation