lutheran Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun follower of Lutheranism
  2. adjective of or pertaining to Martin Luther or his teachings
    • the Lutheran doctrine of justification by faith alone
  3. adjective of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of the Protestant Church adhering to the views of Luther
    • Lutheran doctrines

WordNet

Lu"ther*an adjective
Definitions
  1. (Eccl. Hist.) Of or pertaining to Luther; adhering to the doctrines of Luther or the Lutheran Church.
Lu"ther*an noun
Definitions
  1. (Eccl. Hist.) One who accepts or adheres to the doctrines of Luther or the Lutheran Church.

Webster 1913