reformed

adjective

re·​formed ri-ˈfȯrmd How to pronounce reformed (audio)
1
: changed for the better
2
capitalized : protestant
specifically : of or relating to the chiefly Calvinist Protestant churches formed in various continental European countries

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This agreement should be coupled with the resumption of political negotiations involving a reformed Palestinian Authority. Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 8 Mar. 2024 Now a reformed villain, Gru and his wife, Lucy (Kristen Wiig), are welcoming Gru Jr. to the family when they’re visited by a new villain duo (voiced by Will Ferrell and Sofia Vergara). Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 5 July 2024 Israel would also have to cooperate with a reformed PA and allow the movement of goods and people into the territory with international supervision. Jonathan Lincoln, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2024 The reformed Linkin Park — with Armstrong and new drummer Colin Brittain — will embark on a six-city international tour this month before releasing their new album From Zero in November. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reformed 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reformed was circa 1538

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“Reformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reformed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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