REFORMED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 8 meanings of the word Reformed.

Reformed - as an adjective satellite

Caused to abandon an evil manner of living and follow a good one

Example: "A reformed drunkard"

Of or relating to the body of protestant christianity arising during the reformation; used of some protestant churches especially calvinist as distinct from lutheran

Example: "Dutch reformed theology"

Reformed - as a verb

To put into a new and improved form or condition; to restore to a former good state, or bring from bad to good; to change from worse to better

Example: "1909, h. g. wells, the history of mr. polly chapter 9"

To return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits

Example: "It is hoped that many criminals, upon being freed, will eventually reform."

To form again or in a new configuration.

Example: "The regiment reformed after surviving the first attack."

Reformed - as an adjective

Corrected; amended; restored to purity or excellence; said, specifically, of the whole body of protestant churches originating in the reformation, or, in a more restricted sense, of those who separated from martin luther on the doctrine of consubstantiation, etc., and carried the reformation, as they claimed, to a higher point.

Amended in character and life.

Example: "A reformed gambler or drunkard"

(of an officer) retained in service on half or full pay after the disbandment of the company or troop.