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reformation vs counterreformation

counterreformation vs reformation

reformation and counterreformation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reformation Yes No No No
counterreformation Yes No No No
As nouns, counterreformation is a hyponym of reformation; that is, counterreformation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reformation:
  • reformation: 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
  • counterreformation: a reformation intended to counter the results of a prior reformation
reformation (noun) counterreformation (noun)
rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course a reformation intended to counter the results of a prior reformation
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
Difference between reformation and counterreformation

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