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1Lutheran
noun Lu·ther·an \ˈlü-th(ə-)rən\
: a member of one of the Protestant churches that follow the teachings of Martin Luther
Full Definition of LUTHERAN
: a member of a Lutheran church
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First Known Use of LUTHERAN
1521
2Lutheran
adjective
Definition of LUTHERAN
1
: of or relating to religious doctrines (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
— Lu·ther·an·ism \-rə-ˌni-zəm\ noun
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1530
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