reformation

/ˌrɛfərˈmeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of improving or changing something, especially a system, organization, or behavior, for the better.
    • The reformation of the healthcare system took many years of debate.
    • The school's reformation included new teaching methods and updated technology.
    • His personal reformation began when he decided to quit smoking and exercise daily.
  2. A major religious movement in 16th-century Europe that led to the creation of Protestant churches, often called the Reformation.
    • Martin Luther is a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.
    • The Reformation changed the course of European history and religion.
    • Many churches today trace their roots back to the Reformation.
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