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Lu·ther·an

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–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 Audio Help (lōō'thər-ən) Pronunciation Key
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.

lutheranism
noun
teachings of Martin Luther emphasizing the cardinal doctrine of justification by faith alone

Lutheranism

Lu"ther*an*ism\, Lutherism \Lu"ther*ism\, n. The doctrines taught by Luther or held by the Lutheran Church.

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