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counterreformation

 

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Noun counterreformation has 1 sense
  1. counterreformation - a reformation intended to counter the results of a prior reformation
    --1 is a kind of
    reformation

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Counterreformation


Definition:

The Counterreformation refers to the period in history during which the Catholic Church responded to the Protestant Reformation, aiming to revive and reform itself through various means, such as doctrinal clarification, spiritual renewal, and missionary work.

Sample Sentences:

  • The Council of Trent was a pivotal event in the Counterreformation, where the Catholic Church addressed many of the concerns raised by the Protestants.
  • The Counterreformation sought to strengthen Catholicism through a recommitment to orthodox beliefs and practices.
  • During the Counterreformation, Jesuit missionaries were extremely active in spreading Catholicism to regions affected by the Reformation.

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