adj
Uncommon
Lutheran
LOO-thuhrn
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.”
adj
1
Relating to the theology of Martin Luther or the church founded on his teachings.
"A Lutheran understanding of the Lord’s Supper is not the same as that of other denominations."
"The town's oldest church is Lutheran and dates back to the 1700s."
noun
1
A member of a Christian church that follows the teachings of Martin Luther.
"Her grandparents were devout Lutherans who attended services every Sunday."
"The split between the Lutherans and the Roman Catholics began with the Edict of Worms in 1521."
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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Lutherans
- Comparative
- more Lutheran
- Superlative
- most Lutheran
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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."
Class of 1483
Lutheran joined the language around 1483.
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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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