Reformation

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English

Proper noun

Reformation

  1. (historical) The religious movement initiated in the 16th century against the Roman Catholic Church.

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German

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin refōrmātiō.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁefɔʁmaˈt͡si̯oːn/
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Noun

Reformation f (genitive Reformation, plural Reformationen)

  1. reformation
  2. (historical, in particular) Reformation (religious movement initiated in the 16th century against the Roman Catholic Church)

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