Definition of reformation

reformationnoun

cải cách

/ˌrefəˈmeɪʃn//ˌrefərˈmeɪʃn/

The word "reformation" originates from the Latin "reformatio," which means "a making new or anew" or "a renovation." The term was first used during the Renaissance to describe the revival of classical learning and the restoration of ancient Roman and Greek ideals. In Christian context, the term "reformation" was used to describe the 16th-century movement led by figures such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Huldrych Zwingli, which aimed to reform the Catholic Church and its practices. The movement emphasized the authority of the Bible, criticized institutional corruption, and sought to purify Christian doctrine and practice. Over time, the term has broader application, encompassing any significant change or transformation in a system, institution, or society. Today, "reformation" is used in various contexts, including politics, economics, and personal development, often referring to a desire to reform or revolutionize existing structures and institutions.

Summary
type danh từ
meaningsự cải cách, sự cải lương, sự cải thiện, sự cải tạo, sự cải tổ
meaningsự sửa đổi
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the act of improving or changing somebody/something

hành động cải thiện hoặc thay đổi ai đó/cái gì đó

new ideas in religion in 16th century Europe that led to attempts to reform (= change and improve) the Roman Catholic Church and to the forming of the Protestant Churches; the period of time when these changes were taking place

những ý tưởng mới về tôn giáo ở châu Âu thế kỷ 16 dẫn đến những nỗ lực cải cách (= thay đổi và cải thiện) Giáo hội Công giáo La Mã và hình thành nên các Giáo hội Tin lành; khoảng thời gian diễn ra những thay đổi này