Lutheran

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noun

Lu·​ther·​an ˈlü-th(ə-)rən How to pronounce Lutheran (audio)
: a member of a Lutheran church

Lutheran

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adjective

1
: of or relating to religious doctrines (such as justification by faith alone) developed by Martin Luther or his followers
2
: of or relating to the Protestant churches adhering to Lutheran doctrines, liturgy, and polity
Lutheranism noun

Examples of Lutheran in a Sentence

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Noun
In Trinity Lutheran, Espinoza, and Carson, the court has promoted the idea that the Free Exercise Clause takes precedent over the Establishment Clause. Peter Greene, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Later in the week, Orange Lutheran suffered its first defeat to Mater Dei 12-6. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024 Here comes the Week 7 blitz … What was your reaction to Orange Lutheran nearly beating St. John Bosco in Week 6? Michael Huntley, Orange County Register, 7 Oct. 2024 Festivities take place on the grounds and streets surrounding First Lutheran Church in the historic downtown area. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Lutheran 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1521, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Lutheran was in 1521

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“Lutheran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lutheran. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

Lutheran

adjective
Lu·​ther·​an
ˈlü-th(ə-)rən
1
: of or relating to Martin Luther or his religious doctrines
2
: of or relating to the Protestant churches following Lutheran doctrines
Lutheran noun
Lutheranism
-ˌiz-əm
noun

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