reformation

Bedeutung (Englisch)

  1. (countable, uncountable) An 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, political or religious affairs or in the conduct of persons or operation of organizations.
  2. (countable, uncountable) Change or correction, by a court in equity, to a written instrument to conform to the original intention of the parties.

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Frequenz

27k
Ausgesprochen als (IPA)
/ˌɹɛfəˈmeɪʃən/
Etymologie (Englisch)

In summary

From Middle English reformacioun, reformation, from Middle French reformation and Latin refōrmātiō, refōrmātiōnis (“reform, change”), from refōrmō (“transform, reshape”), from re- + fōrmō (“shape, form”). By surface analysis, reform + -ation.

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