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
Examples of Lutheran in a Sentence
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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
The Wolves scored two in the third and two more in the sixth after Faith Lutheran had cut the margin to one.
Glazier and Linteo finished with two hits apiece.
—Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024
That argument was echoed by Lutheran organizations, the Christian Medical and Dental Associations and the Institute for Faith and Family.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2024
Harvard-Westlake 2, Orange Lutheran 1: In a nonleague game, the Wolverines used the pitching of Duncan Marsten and Bryce Rainer to win the game at Concordia.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
The pilgrimage is overall ecumenical -- primarily Lutheran, Episcopalian, Methodist, Catholic and Evangelical, according to organizers.
—Kori Skillman, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2024
Beaty coached Crean Lutheran to a CIF Southern Section championship in the 2017-18 season.
—Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 30 Mar. 2024
Noun
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
The Wolves scored two in the third and two more in the sixth after Faith Lutheran had cut the margin to one.
Glazier and Linteo finished with two hits apiece.
—Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024
That argument was echoed by Lutheran organizations, the Christian Medical and Dental Associations and the Institute for Faith and Family.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2024
Harvard-Westlake 2, Orange Lutheran 1: In a nonleague game, the Wolverines used the pitching of Duncan Marsten and Bryce Rainer to win the game at Concordia.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
The pilgrimage is overall ecumenical -- primarily Lutheran, Episcopalian, Methodist, Catholic and Evangelical, according to organizers.
—Kori Skillman, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2024
Beaty coached Crean Lutheran to a CIF Southern Section championship in the 2017-18 season.
—Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Lutheran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lutheran. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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