Lutheran meaning

UK US /ˈluθɚən/ 3 syllables

Lutheran (adjective): of or pertaining to Martin Luther or his teachings.

Lutheran has 3 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.

Lutheran as an adjective

  1. of or pertaining to Martin Luther or his teachings
    • the Lutheran doctrine of justification by faith alone

    Related forms: Luther

  2. of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of the Protestant Church adhering to the views of Luther
    • Lutheran doctrines

    Related forms: Lutheran Church

Lutheran as a noun

  1. follower of Lutheranism

    Type of: disciple

How to pronounce Lutheran

Lutheran is pronounced /ˈluθɚən/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with LU · words ending in AN · 8-letter words

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