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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries改革
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kaikaku
"改革は社会に大きな影響を与えました。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A religious movement in the 16th century that resulted in the establishment of Protestant churches and significant changes in Christian doctrine.
"The Reformation led to the creation of various Protestant denominations." - 2
The act of reforming or improving something.
"The educational reform was part of a broader reformation of the public sector."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Reformation' originates from the Latin 'reformatio', meaning 'to form again' or 'to improve'. It gained prominence during the 16th century as a movement aimed at reforming the practices and beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church, leading to the establishment of Protestant churches.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Reformation"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Reformation" is said worldwide
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Réforme
Transliteration: ʁe.fɔʁm
"La Réforme a changé le paysage religieux en Europe."
Reformation
Transliteration: ʁe.foʁ.maˈt͡si̯oːn
"Die Reformation führte zur Spaltung der Kirche."
Riforma
Transliteration: riˈfɔr.ma
"La Riforma ha avuto un impatto significativo sulla società."
Reforma
Transliteration: reˈfoɾ.ma
"La Reforma protestante cambió la historia de Europa."
Reforma
Transliteration: ʁeˈfɔʁ.mɐ
"A Reforma trouxe mudanças significativas na religião."
पुनः सुधार
Transliteration: punah sudhaar
"पुनः सुधार ने धार्मिक विचारों में बदलाव लाया।"
改革
Transliteration: gǎi gé
"改革运动改变了社会结构。"
개혁
Transliteration: gaehyeok
"개혁 운동은 종교의 변화를 가져왔다."
改革
Transliteration: kaikaku
"改革は社会に大きな影響を与えました。"
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