Lutheran
Lutheran (adj) means relating to the theology of Martin Luther or the church founded on his teachings. Example: “The town's oldest church is Lutheran and dates back to the 1700s.”
How to use Lutheran
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the Protestant Christian tradition founded on Martin Luther's teachings, or a follower of that tradition.
Word forms
more Lutheran comparative, Lutherans plural, most Lutheran superlative
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Etymology
From the surname of the German theologian Martin Luther (1483-1546) + the suffix -an; Luther itself comes from an Old High German name meaning roughly "army of the people."
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What does “Lutheran” mean?
The word “Lutheran” means relating to the theology of Martin Luther or the church founded on his teachings. In plain terms, relating to the Protestant Christian tradition founded on Martin Luther's teachings, or a follower of that tradition.
How do you pronounce “Lutheran”?
“Lutheran” is pronounced LOO-thuhrn (/ˈluθəɹən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lutheran” in a sentence?
Here is “Lutheran” used in a sentence: “The town's oldest church is Lutheran and dates back to the 1700s.”
What part of speech is “Lutheran”?
Depending on how it is used, “Lutheran” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “Lutheran” come from?
The word “Lutheran” dates back to around 1483 and comes from German. From the surname of the German theologian Martin Luther (1483-1546) + the suffix -an; Luther itself comes from an Old High German name meaning roughly "army of the people.".
Is “Lutheran” a common word?
“Lutheran” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Lutheran” have?
“Lutheran” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the theology of Martin Luther or the church founded on his teachings.
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