Die Reformation
Example: Die Reformation veränderte die Kirche im 16. Jahrhundert stark.
Definition
"die Reformation" refers to a significant historical movement in the 16th century that aimed to reform the beliefs and practices of the Christian Church, leading to the creation of Protestant churches and major changes in religious and political life.
Etymology
The word "die Reformation" comes from the Latin 'reformatio,' meaning 'restoration' or 'renewal.' It was adopted into German to describe the movement that sought to reform the Catholic Church during the early 1500s, famously initiated by figures such as Martin Luther.
Learn to use this word actively
"Die Reformation" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 204 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select German as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
