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

2 of 2

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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Journal Sentinel reporters will answer your questions The complaint cites U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests outside churches in California and Oregon, as well as a 50% drop in attendance at one Milwaukee-area Lutheran church, which Erickson declined to name. Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025 After years of denial, John checked himself into Chicago’s Parkside Lutheran Hospital on July 29, 1990. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 30 July 2025 The defense by the Orange Lutheran senior, who recently committed to Stanford, loomed even more significant as Flynn scored on the power-play about two minutes into the fourth period for a 6-4 lead. Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 July 2025 The class is specifically designed to provide an opportunity to ask questions about Christianity and our Lutheran theology. Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 27 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Lutheran

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 Aug. 2025.

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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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