Lutheran

[ loo-ther-uh n ]

/ ˈlu θər ən /

adjective

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

noun

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

Origin of Lutheran

First recorded in 1515–25; Luther + -an

Related formsLu·ther·an·ism, Lu·ther·ism, nounnon-Lu·ther·an, adjective, nounpre-Lu·ther·an, adjective

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Examples from the Web for lutheranism

The Zillerthal was the only part of Tirol where Lutheranism ever obtained any hold over the people.
The Valleys of Tirol|R. H. Busk
Graf Kuffstein, himself a convert from Lutheranism, was commissioned by the Emperor to urge his desires on the young prisoner.
Rupert Prince Palatine|Eva Scott
This victory gained, an effort was made to suppress Lutheranism in Upper Austria.
Historical Tales, Vol 5 (of 15)|Charles Morris
The longer the Emperor delayed, the worse things would grow from the rapid spread of Lutheranism.
The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon|J.A. Froude

He had accepted Lutheranism because his people wished for it, and the promises of the Emperor seemed to give all that was needed.
Europe in the Sixteenth Century 1494-1598, Fifth Edition|A. H. (Arthur Henry) Johnson

British Dictionary definitions for lutheranism

Lutheran

/ (ˈluːθərən) /

noun

a follower of Martin Luther or a member of a Lutheran Church

adjective

of or relating to Luther or his doctrines, the most important being justification by faith alone, consubstantiation, and the authority of the Bible

of or denoting any Protestant Church that follows Luther's doctrines

Derived FormsLutheranism, noun

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Word Origin and History for lutheranism

Lutheran

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