Reformed: meaning, definitions and examples

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reformed

 

[ rɪˈfɔːmd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

politics

Changed or improved by the removal of faults or abuses. Reformed policies aim to make positive changes in society.

Synonyms

amended, corrected, improved

Examples of usage

  • The reformed education system focuses on individual needs and skills development.
  • She is a reformed advocate for environmental protection.
Context #2 | Verb

religion

To improve or amend by making changes in beliefs or practices. To reform oneself spiritually.

Synonyms

change, mend, transform

Examples of usage

  • He reformed his ways and became a devout follower of the teachings.
  • The community was reformed through acts of kindness and compassion.

Translations

Translations of the word "reformed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reformado

🇮🇳 सुधारित

🇩🇪 reformiert

🇮🇩 direformasi

🇺🇦 реформований

🇵🇱 zreformowany

🇯🇵 改革された

🇫🇷 réformé

🇪🇸 reformado

🇹🇷 reforme edilmiş

🇰🇷 개혁된

🇸🇦 مصلح

🇨🇿 reformovaný

🇸🇰 reformovaný

🇨🇳 改革的

🇸🇮 reformiran

🇮🇸 endurheimtur

🇰🇿 реформаланған

🇬🇪 რეფორმირებული

🇦🇿 reformalaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 reformado

Etymology

The word 'reformed' originated from the Latin word 'reformare', which means 'to form again'. It first appeared in the English language in the 15th century. The term has been commonly used in various contexts, including politics, religion, and social reforms. The concept of reformation has been an integral part of societal progress and individual growth.

See also: reformation, reformer, reformism.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,852, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.