counterreformation

[ koun-ter-ref-er-mey-shuh n ]
/ ˈkaʊn tərˌrɛf ərˈmeɪ ʃən /

noun

a reformation opposed to or counteracting a previous reformation.

Origin of counterreformation

1830–40; counter- + reformation, as translation of German Gegenreformation

Words nearby counterreformation

counterpropaganda, counterproposal, counterproposition, counterpunch, counterpurchase, counterreformation, counterreply, counterrevolution, counterrevolutionary, counterrotating, counterscarp