Lutheran

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noun

Lu·​ther·​an ˈlü-th(ə-)rən How to pronounce Lutheran (audio)
: a member of a Lutheran church

Lutheran

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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 noun

Examples of Lutheran in a Sentence

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Noun
Brynne Nally School: Pacifica Sport: Softball Year: Senior Noteworthy: The Long Beach State signee pitched a three-hitter with a season-high 11 strikeouts in a 3-0 victory against Orange Lutheran in the CIF-SS Division 1 championship. Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024 Advertisement After ending their college careers — Kristin finished at Cal Lutheran — the couple filled their backpacks and traveled through Europe. Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2024 In 2020, Styler posted to Facebook and revealed Giacomo had graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from California Lutheran University. Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024 Crean Lutheran defeated San Juan Hills to win the Dana Hills tournament. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024 Wisconsin Lutheran College; 5 p.m. June 22 and 1 p.m. June 23, Lincoln Park; 11 a.m. June 29, Humboldt Park; 2:30 p.m. June 30, Sherman Park; 12:30 p.m. July 13 and 3 p.m. July 14, Grant Park; 1 p.m. July 27, Washington Park; 1 p.m. July 28, Sherman Park. Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 16 May 2024 Orange Lutheran 7, Anaheim Canyon 4: Zara Mineo finished with three RBIs and Olivia Oskorus had three hits to lead Orange Lutheran, which will play Murrieta Mesa in the semifinals. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024 King of Kings Lutheran Church, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 19 at 2993 MacDonald St., Oceanside. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024 Center fielder Kai Minor, batting third, finished 2 for 3 with two RBIs and a double to help lead Orange Lutheran’s attack. Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1521, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Lutheran was in 1521

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“Lutheran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lutheran. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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

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