Lutheran (redirected from Lutherans)

Lu·ther·an  (lthr-n)

adj.

1. Of or relating to Luther or his religious teachings and especially to the doctrine of justification by faith alone.

2. Of or relating to the branch of the Protestant Church adhering to the views of Luther.

n.

A member of the Lutheran Church.

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Luther·an·ism, Luther·ism n.

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Lutheran

Noun

a follower of Martin Luther (1483–1546), German leader of the Reformation, or a member of a Lutheran Church

Adjective

of or relating to Luther, his doctrines, or any of the Churches that follow these doctrines

Lutheranism n

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Lutheran - follower of Lutheranism               Lutheran Church - the Protestant denomination adhering to the views of Martin Luther adherent, disciple - someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
Adj.	1.	Lutheran - of or pertaining to Martin Luther or his teachings; "the Lutheran doctrine of justification by faith alone"
	2.	Lutheran - of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of the Protestant Church adhering to the views of Luther; "Lutheran doctrines" faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality"