protestant reformation

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Noun protestant reformation has 1 sense

Reformation, Protestant Reformation - 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
--₁ is a kind of religious movement

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Protestant Reformation

Description:

The Protestant Reformation refers to a religious movement that took place in the 16th century, leading to the establishment of Protestantism as a separate branch of Christianity. This movement was initiated by Martin Luther and sought to reform certain practices and beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church.

Senses:

Sense 1: Referring to the historical period and events of the Protestant Reformation.

Sense 2: The religious and ideological changes resulting from the Protestant Reformation.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1:

The Protestant Reformation had a profound impact on the religious and political landscape of Europe.
The Protestant Reformation challenged the authority of the Roman Catholic Church.

Sense 2:

The Protestant Reformation led to the formation of various Protestant denominations.
The ideas of the Protestant Reformation spread rapidly across Europe.

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