Lutheran
pronunciation
How to pronounce Lutheran in British English:
UK [ˈluːθərən]
How to pronounce Lutheran in American English:
US [ ˈluːθərən]
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- Noun:
- follower of Lutheranism
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- Adjective:
- of or pertaining to Martin Luther or his teachings
- of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of the Protestant Church adhering to the views of Luther
Word Origin
- 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.
Example
- 1. I 'm now the vice president of my lutheran church .
- 2. Atwater minnesota cookbook first lutheran church 1950 .
- 3. The parent-teacher association of lutheran school for the deaf .
- 4. I take a snapshot of mildred , carl and kathy outside the old lutheran church , with healthy-looking children playing nearby .
- 5. Both religious communions ( catholic and lutheran ) are valuable bases , but those parties that use religion for their political advantage are to be opposed .