uskonpuhdistus

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Finnish

Etymology

uskon (of the faith) +‎ puhdistus (purification), hence "purification of the faith". Coined by Finnish journalist, poet and translator Paavo Tikkanen in 1847.

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Noun

uskonpuhdistus

  1. (Christianity) Reformation, the Protestant Reformation (religious movement initiated by Martin Luther)

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Possessive forms of uskonpuhdistus (Kotus type 39/vastaus, no gradation)

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