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reformed

American  
[ri-fawrmd] / rɪˈfɔrmd /

adjective

  1. amended by removal of faults, abuses, etc.

  2. improved in conduct, morals, etc.

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


Reformed British  
/ 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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Other Word Forms

  • pseudoreformed adjective
  • quasi-reformed adjective
  • reformedly adverb
  • unreformed adjective

Etymology

Origin of reformed

First recorded in 1555–65; reform + -ed 2

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

"But behind their words lies an entire legal framework that needs to be reformed," Saladrigas said.

From Barron's

The group disbanded following their headline set at the Phoenix Festival in 1994 but reformed in 2000 to play five sold-out nights at London's Forum Theatre.

From BBC

She has reformed oil regulations and enacted a historic amnesty law.

From Barron's

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