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

Faith United Church of Christ: 3030 175th St. — Faith United Church of Christ holds its worship service at 10 a.m. on Sundays, followed by fellowship and coffee at 11:30 a.m. St. Peter Lutheran Church: 6540 Central Ave. —Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025

The article queried 12 other Baltimore clergy, representing Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian, and Methodist churches. —Time, 7 Aug. 2025

On Wednesday, the Orange Lutheran junior committed to Georgia for women’s soccer and confirmed her goal to play in the Lancers’ flag football opener at Woodbridge on Aug. 13. —Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025

The highlight was rushing for a large-school section record 442 yards with seven touchdowns in a Southern California Regional playoff win over Orange Lutheran. —Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 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