Reformation

Words with a similar base: Protestant_Reformation, Reformation

'Reformation'

[reformation.n.01] as in: improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices etc.;

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intended to make a striking change for the better in social or political or religious affairs

'Reformation'

[reformation.n.02] as in: 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

'Reformation'

[reclamation.n.02] as in: rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course

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Examples:
the reclamation of delinquent children