reformations

1. 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 affairsSynonyms: reformation

2. a religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of Protestant churchesSynonyms: Protestant Reformation, Reformation

3. rescuing from error and returning to a rightful courseExamples: "the reclamation of delinquent children"Synonyms: reclamation, reformation