REFORMATION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for REFORMATION?

Need another word that means the same as “reformation”? Find 10 synonyms and 30 related words for “reformation” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Reformation” are: reclamation, protestant reformation, radical change, radical alteration, sea change, metamorphosis, transformation, conversion, innovation, breakaway

Reformation as a Noun

Definitions of "Reformation" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “reformation” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A 16th-century movement for the reform of abuses in the Roman Church ending in the establishment of the Reformed and Protestant Churches.
• Rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course.
• The action or process of reforming an institution or practice.
• 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.
• 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.

Synonyms of "Reformation" as a noun (10 Words)

breakaway	A sudden attack or forward movement, especially in a race or a soccer game. A breakaway group.
conversion	The transposition of the subject and predicate of a proposition according to certain rules to form a new proposition by inference. He insists that real conversion is a matter of the heart.
innovation	The act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new. Innovation is crucial to the continuing success of any organization.
metamorphosis	The marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals. His metamorphosis from presidential candidate to talk show host.
protestant reformation	The Protestant churches and denominations collectively.
radical alteration	Two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule.
radical change	The form of a word after all affixes are removed.
reclamation	Rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course. A land reclamation project.
sea change	A division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land.
transformation	A process by which one figure, expression, or function is converted into another one of similar value. British society underwent a radical transformation.

Usage Examples of "Reformation" as a noun

• The reformation of the Senate.

Associations of "Reformation" (30 Words)

ameliorate	To make better. The reform did much to ameliorate living standards.
amend	Make amendments to. Amend your soil with peat moss or compost.
amendment	Something which is added to soil in order to improve its texture or fertility. You can add some soil texturizing amendments to improve soil drainage.
baptism	The Christian religious rite of sprinkling water on to a person s forehead or of immersing them in water symbolizing purification or regeneration and admission to the Christian Church In many denominations baptism is performed on young children and is accompanied by name giving. Weddings funerals and baptisms are carried out in the parish church.
church	The body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church. After church we went to a restaurant.
clergyman	A male priest, minister, or religious leader, especially a Christian one.
congregation	An assemblage of people or animals or things collected together. The singing of psalms by the whole congregation.
credo	A statement of the beliefs or aims which guide someone’s actions. He announced his credo in his first editorial.
dedicated	Solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose. A dedicated dancer.
denomination	The face value of a banknote, coin, or postage stamp. The denomination of a consideration as relevant or irrelevant.
devout	Earnest. A rabbi s devout prayers.
enactment	A legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body. The story becomes an enactment of his fantasies.
excision	The act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence. Both parties agreed on the excision of the proposed clause.
extirpation	Surgical removal of a body part or tissue.
fanatically	In a passionately fanatic manner.
improve	Get better. Efforts to improve relations between the countries.
innovation	A new method, idea, product, etc. Technological innovations designed to save energy.
martyrdom	The death or suffering of a martyr. You know martyrdom isn t my style.
ordain	Invest with ministerial or priestly authority. The path ordained by God.
pilgrimage	Go on a pilgrimage. He wanted to go on a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
pious	(of a hope) sincere but unlikely to be fulfilled. Pious readings.
proselyte	A person who has converted from one opinion, religion, or party to another.
protestant	Of or relating to Protestants or Protestantism.
reclaim	The action or process of reclaiming or being reclaimed. Reclaim falcons.
reform	The action or process of reforming an institution or practice. Justice was for sale before the reform of the law courts.
refurbish	Make brighter and prettier. The premises have been completely refurbished in our corporate style.
regenerate	Restore strength. The lizard has to find the wherewithal to regenerate its tail.
religious	A member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience. Religious texts.
reverend	A title of respect for a clergyman. A retired reverend.
saintly	Marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint. A saintly concern for his fellow men.