counter-reformation

count·er-ref·or·ma·tion

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [koun-ter ref-er-mey-shuh n]
- /ˈkaʊn tər ˌrɛf ərˈmeɪ ʃən/
- /ˈkaʊntə(r) refəˈmeɪʃn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koun-ter ref-er-mey-shuh n]
- /ˈkaʊn tər ˌrɛf ərˈmeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of counter-reformation word

noun counter-reformation the reform movement of the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th and early 17th centuries considered as a reaction to the Protestant Reformation 3
noun counter-reformation the reform movement in the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th cent., following the Protestant Reformation and in answer to it 3
noun counter-reformation the movement within the Roman Catholic Church that followed the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. 1

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counter-reformation popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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