Definitie en betekenis van "reformation"in het Engels

Reformation

ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD

hervorming, reformatie

rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course

reformatie, Protestantse Reformatie

a transformative 16th-century movement challenging and reforming practices within Christianity, leading to the establishment of Protestant denominations

Voorbeelden

The Reformation emphasized individual faith and the authority of scripture over the established doctrines of the Catholic Church.

De Reformatie benadrukte individueel geloof en het gezag van de Schrift boven de gevestigde leerstellingen van de Katholieke Kerk.

hervorming, verbetering

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

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