post-reformation

post-ref·or·ma·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pohst ref-er-mey-shuh n]
- /poʊst ˌrɛf ərˈmeɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pohst ref-er-mey-shuh n]
- /poʊst ˌrɛf ərˈmeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of post-reformation word

noun post-reformation the act of reforming; state of being reformed. 1
noun post-reformation (initial capital letter) the religious movement in the 16th century that had for its object the reform of the Roman Catholic Church, and that led to the establishment of the Protestant churches. 1
adjective post-reformation happening or existing in the period or age after the Reformation 0

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Origin of post-reformation

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English reformacion < Latin refōrmātiōn- (stem of refōrmātiō), equivalent to refōrmāt(us) (past participle of refōrmāre to reform) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Post-reformation

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exclamation

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post-reformation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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