| 释义 |
reformed
I. adjective
1. : restored to purity or excellence : amended, improved, corrected
< reformed calendar >
2. usually capitalized
a. : of or relating to the whole body of Protestant Christianity stemming from the Reformation : protestant
< Reformed theological doctrines >
b. : of or relating to a Protestant church other than Lutheran formed in various European continental countries — used in official titles of several churches
< Dutch Reformed >
< Christian Reformed Church >
3. : observing a religious discipline more strictly conformable to the original rule or set of directives — used of a branch or congregation of a religious order
< the reformed Benedictines of that era >
4. obsolete, of an officer : left without a command and retired on half or full pay
5. usually capitalized : of or relating to Reform Judaism
II. noun
(plural reformed)
Usage: usually capitalized
: a member of a Protestant church; especially : a member of a Reformed church |