reformed

[ ri-fawrmd ]
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adjective
  1. amended by removal of faults, abuses, etc.

  2. improved in conduct, morals, etc.

  1. (initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to Protestant churches, especially Calvinist as distinguished from Lutheran.

Origin of reformed

1
First recorded in 1555–65; reform + -ed2

Other words from reformed

  • re·form·ed·ly [ri-fawr-mid-lee], /rɪˈfɔr mɪd li/, adverb
  • pseu·do·re·formed, adjective
  • qua·si-re·formed, adjective
  • un·re·formed, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for Reformed

Reformed

/ (rɪˈfɔːmd) /


adjective
  1. of or designating a Protestant Church, esp the Calvinist as distinct from the Lutheran

  2. of or designating Reform Judaism

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