Lutheran

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noun

Lu·​ther·​an ˈlü-th(ə-)rən How to pronounce Lutheran (audio)
: a member of a Lutheran church

Lutheran

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adjective

1
: of or relating to religious doctrines (such as justification by faith alone) developed by Martin Luther or his followers
2
: of or relating to the Protestant churches adhering to Lutheran doctrines, liturgy, and polity
Lutheranism noun

Examples of Lutheran in a Sentence

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Noun
Friends of Chamber Music — Chanticleer The Friends of Chamber Music will conclude its season with the Grammy-winning choral ensemble Chanticleer May 3 at Atonement Lutheran Church. Patrick Neas, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2024 Orange Lutheran High, the Trinity League champion armed with the best pitcher in Southern California in Brianne Weiss, has been seeded No. 1 for the 16-team Southern Section Division 1 softball playoffs released Saturday. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024 Pfeffer said Grace Lutheran Church gave the nonprofit plenty of time to review the lease and negotiate before making a decision. The Arizona Republic, 25 Apr. 2024 Another early presence was Concordia College, then a seminary school training Missouri Synod Lutheran pastors, which established downtown in 1881 and moved to the neighborhood in 1883, giving it its name. Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2024 Moore arrived at Orange Lutheran after guiding the Huntington Beach girls for three seasons. Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024 After graduation from Wisconsin Lutheran High School, Lucia plans to pursue a degree in early education from UW-Milwaukee. Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2024 Opera Raps: Violetta’s Chosen Family, 7:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 1208 Race St., Over-the-Rhine. The Enquirer, 14 Apr. 2024 Northwood, Woodbridge, Troy, Villa Park, University, Irvine and Crean Lutheran are among the entries for a meet that has grown into one of the largest in the state. Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1521, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Lutheran was in 1521

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“Lutheran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lutheran. Accessed 1 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

Lutheran

adjective
Lu·​ther·​an
ˈlü-th(ə-)rən
1
: of or relating to Martin Luther or his religious doctrines
2
: of or relating to the Protestant churches following Lutheran doctrines
Lutheran noun
Lutheranism
-ˌiz-əm
noun

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