Reformation

  1. Proper noun.  The religious movement initiated by Martin Luther in the 16th century to reform the Roman Catholic Church.
  2. Noun.  An 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.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.