LUTHERAN

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Lu⋅ther⋅an

[loo-ther-uh

–adjective

1.	of or pertaining to Luther, adhering to his doctrines, or belonging to one of the Protestant churches that bear his name.

–noun

2.	a follower of Luther or an adherent of his doctrines; a member of the Lutheran Church.

Origin:
1515–25; Luther + -an

Related forms:

Lu⋅ther⋅an⋅ism, Lu⋅ther⋅ism, noun

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Lu·ther·an (lōō'thər-ən)

adj.

Of or relating to Luther or his religious teachings and especially to the doctrine of justification by faith alone.
Of or relating to the branch of the Protestant Church adhering to the views of Luther.

n. A member of the Lutheran Church.
Lu'ther·an·ism, Lu'ther·ism n.

Word Origin & History

Lutheran

1521, from name of Ger. religious reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546); used by Catholics 16c. in reference to all Protestants, regardless of sect.

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