reformed
Americanadjective
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amended by removal of faults, abuses, etc.
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improved in conduct, morals, etc.
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(initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to Protestant churches, especially Calvinist as distinguished from Lutheran.
adjective
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of or designating a Protestant Church, esp the Calvinist as distinct from the Lutheran
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of or designating Reform Judaism
Other Word Forms
- pseudoreformed adjective
- quasi-reformed adjective
- reformedly adverb
- unreformed adjective
Etymology
Origin of reformed
Example Sentences
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It’s time to respond with resolve by restoring the capacity of a reformed United Nations to act, so that it no longer remains a mere spectator to events that affect us all.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
She has reformed oil regulations and enacted a historic amnesty law.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
It is natural and logical that we would wish for the latter types of regime to be heavily reformed or outright replaced — especially with the local populace leading the way.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
He was one of several artists to prove particularly popular in their hometown, while there was a clear north-south divide in Oasis's popularity as they reformed.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
He added, “P.S. I notice that Polly has not reformed one bit. That parrot makes me blush.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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