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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While Egyptian officials have stressed the need for a technocratic administration to govern Gaza until a reformed Palestinian Authority can take over, the plan is contingent on substantial financial backing from Gulf Arab states, which are crucial to the reconstruction’s success. Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025 The postwar plan for the Gaza Strip, which was proposed by Egypt and calls for Hamas to cede power to an interim administration until a reformed Palestinian Authority can assume control, would allow its roughly 2 million Palestinians to remain, in contrast to Trump’s proposal. Samantha Waldenberg, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025 Hamas would cede power to an interim administration of political independents until a reformed Palestinian Authority can assume control. TIME, 4 Mar. 2025 His battle against his addiction remains ongoing, but Tonali seems to view himself as a reformed character. Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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