Lutheran

1 of 2

noun

Lu·​ther·​an ˈlü-th(ə-)rən 

: a member of a Lutheran church

Lutheran

2 of 2

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

ˈlü-th(ə-)rə-ˌni-zəm 

noun

Examples of Lutheran in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Crean Lutheran High Schooler Reese Hogan stepped up into the first-place stand on the medal podium for triple jump at a sectional final on May 17 after the first-place winner, trans athlete AB Hernandez of Jurupa Valley High School, stepped off it. —Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025

He was rushed to Lutheran General Hospital, where he was diagnosed with cancer despite having previously had no symptoms. —Latoya Gayle, People.com, 30 May 2025

Laurel and Hardy Club screens movies The San Diego Laurel and Hardy Club, Saps at Sea, will screen favorite movies from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 7 at First Lutheran Church of El Cajon, 867 South Lincoln Ave. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025

Crean Lutheran junior Reese Hogan finished second at 37 feet, 2 inches. —Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 27 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1521, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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