1. 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

2. protestant reformation, 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

Synonyms

• protestant reformation

3. reclamation, reformation

rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course

Example Sentences:
'the reclamation of delinquent children'

Synonyms

• reclamation