reformation
intermediateB2/ˌrɛfərˈmeɪʃən/ · re-for-ma-tion
The action of changing or improving something, often related to religion or social reforms.
Meanings
The action of changing or improving something, often related to religion or social reforms.
کسی چیز کو تبدیل یا بہتر بنانے کا عمل، اکثر مذہبی یا سماجی اصلاحات سے متعلق ہوتا ہے۔
اصلاح
islah
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- social reformation
- religious reformation
- cultural reformation
Example Sentences
The reformation of social policies was necessary for the country's progress.
سماجی پالیسیوں کی اصلاح ملک کی ترقی کے لئے ضروری تھی۔
Samaji palision ki islaah mulk ki taraqqi ke liye zaroori thi.
Many movements throughout history have focused on reformation.
تاریخ میں بہت سے تحریکیں اصلاح پر زور دیتی ہیں۔
Tareekh mein bohat se tehreeken islaah par zor deti hain.
Religious reformation led to significant changes in society.
مذہبی اصلاح نے معاشرے میں اہم تبدیلیاں کیں۔
Mazahabi islaah ne muashray mein aham tabdeeliyaan kiin.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 're' as 'again' and 'formation' as 'structure', so reformation means 'to structure again'.
Imagine a building being renovated, symbolizing the process of reformation.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود کو کر تجدید، جہاں کو کر تجدید کار خودی ہے تو، ہر قدم پر تجدید
Khud ko kar tajdeed, jahan ko kar tajdeed Kaar-e-khudi hai to, har qadam par tajdeed
Renew yourself, renew the world If it’s the work of self, then renew at every step.
— Iqbal, Bang-e-Dra
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بگڑتا ہے تو سنبھلنا ضروری ہے
Bigarta hai to sambhalna zaroori hai
When things go wrong, it is essential to get back on track.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "reformatio" — the act of making a change
First known use: 16th century
The term originates from the Latin 'reformatio', meaning 'to form again'. It has been used in various contexts since the 16th century, particularly in reference to religious reforms.