The difference between Papist and Reformation
When used as nouns, papist means a roman catholic, whose loyalties are seen to be with the papacy in rome, whereas reformation means an improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices, etc.
Papist is also adjective with the meaning: the quality of being a papist.
check bellow for the other definitions of Papist and Reformation
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Papist as a noun (religious slur, Christianity):
A Roman Catholic, whose loyalties are seen to be with the papacy in Rome.
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Papist as an adjective (religious slur, Christianity):
The quality of being a papist.
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Reformation as a noun:
An 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, political or religious affairs or in the conduct of persons or operation of organizations.
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Reformation as a noun (law):
Change or correction, by a court in equity, to a written instrument to conform to the original intention of the parties.