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lutheran

Lu·ther·an
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [loo-ther-uh n]
    • /ˈlu θər ən/
    • /ˈluː.θər.ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [loo-ther-uh n]
    • /ˈlu θər ən/

Definitions of lutheran word

  • adjective lutheran of or relating to Luther, adhering to his doctrines, or belonging to one of the Protestant churches that bear his name. 1
  • noun lutheran a follower of Luther or an adherent of his doctrines; a member of the Lutheran Church. 1
  • proper noun lutheran member of Lutheran church 1
  • adjective lutheran of Lutheran church 1
  • adjective lutheran Lutheran means belonging or relating to a Protestant church, founded on the teachings of Martin Luther, which emphasizes the importance of faith and the authority of the Bible. 0
  • countable noun lutheran A Lutheran is a member of the Lutheran church. 0
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Origin of lutheran

First appearance:

before 1515
One of the 27% oldest English words
First recorded in 1515-25; Luther + -an

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Parts of speech for Lutheran

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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lutheran popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Related words

  • augsburg confession

    the statement of beliefs and doctrines of the Lutherans, formulated by Melanchthon and endorsed by the Lutheran princes, which was presented at the Diet of Augsburg in 1530 and which became the chief creed of the Lutheran Church.

  • church council

    (in certain Lutheran churches) a body of lay delegates chosen from the congregation and charged with supporting the pastor in religious instruction, contributions to the church, etc.

  • denomination

    A particular denomination is a particular religious group which has slightly different beliefs from other groups within the same faith.

  • introit

    Roman Catholic Church. a part of a psalm with antiphon recited by the celebrant of the Mass at the foot of the altar and, at High Mass, sung by the choir when the priest begins the Mass.

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    The leatherback turtle.

  • muhlenberg

    Frederick Augustus Conrad, 1750–1801, U.S. clergyman and statesman: first Speaker of the House 1789–91, 1793–95.
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