Lutheran

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noun (1)

Lu·​ther·​an ˈlü-th(ə-)rən 

: 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

ˈlü-th(ə-)rə-ˌni-zəm 

noun

Lutheranism

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noun (2)

Lu·​ther·​an·​ism -th(ə)rəˌnizəm 

plural -s

: the doctrines or religious principles taught by Luther or held by the Lutheran Church

Examples of Lutheran in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Still, her background as a Lutheran minister has fueled multiple GOP attacks. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 24 June 2026

First responders took Bova via ambulance to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, where she was later pronounced dead, according to authorities. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026

He was taken to a Lutheran General Hospital in critical condition. — Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 11 June 2026

The team finished 25-8 and had wins over Norco, La Mirada, Oaks Christian, Orange Lutheran and Garden Grove Pacifica — all prominent programs. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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