单词 | counterreformation |
释义 | counterreformation in American English (ˌkaʊntərˌrɛfərˈmeɪʃən) noun a reform movement to oppose a previous one counterreformation in American English (ˈkauntərˌrefərˈmeiʃən) noun a reformation opposed to or counteracting a previous reformation Word origin [1830–40; counter- + reformation, as trans. of G Gegenreformation]This word is first recorded in the period 1830–40. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: ante, isomerism, orientation, showcase, walkovercounter- is a combining form with the meanings “against,” “contrary,” “opposite,” “in oppositionor response to” (countermand); “complementary,” “in reciprocation,” “corresponding,” “parallel” (counterfoil; counterbalance); “substitute,” “duplicate” (counterfeit) |
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