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coun·ter·ref·or·ma·tion C0689500 (koun′tər-rĕf′ər-mā′shən)n. A reformation intended to counter the consequences of a previous reformation.Coun′ter Reforma′tion
n. the movement for reform within the Roman Catholic Church that followed the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. coun•ter•ref•or•ma•tion (ˈkaʊn tərˌrɛf ərˈmeɪ ʃən)
n. a reformation opposed to or counteracting a previous reformation. [1830–40] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | counterreformation - a reformation intended to counter the results of a prior reformationreformation - improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social or political or religious affairs |
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