reformation

noun
UK: /ˌrefəˈmeɪʃən/
US: /ˌrefərˈmeɪʃən/

  1. The act of improving something or someone.

    1. The prison needed reformation to help the inmates get jobs.
    2. After the scandal, the company underwent a significant reformation of its ethical policies.

  2. A major change or improvement in a system or organization.

    1. The reformation of the school system helped students succeed.
    2. The new manager initiated a complete reformation of the department's workflow.

  3. A 16th-century religious movement that led to the formation of Protestant churches.

    1. The Reformation changed the religious map of Europe forever.
    2. Martin Luther was a key figure in the start of the Reformation movement.

Synonyms

improvement amendment revival

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reformation" in English means: The act of improving something or someone., A major change or improvement in a system or organization., A 16th-century religious movement that led to the formation of Protestant churches..

The phonetic transcription of "reformation" is /ˌrefəˈmeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌrefərˈmeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reformation": improvement, amendment, revival.

Example usage of "reformation": "The prison needed reformation to help the inmates get jobs.". More examples on the page.