reformation

reformation

名词 reformation:

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

a religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of Protestant churches

同义词：Protestant Reformation

rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course

同义词：reclamation