"reformation" meaning in English

See reformation in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˌrɛfəˈmeɪʃn̩/ [UK], /ˌrɛfɚˈmeɪʃn̩/ [US] Audio: en-us-reformation.ogg [US] Forms: reformation [singular], reformations [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A reformation is a change for the better. It is an improvement, a reform or a series of reforms so that there is a better social, political or religious environment.
    Sense id: simple-reformation-en-noun-bkBGVF-j
     
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