lutheran

• Relatif à la confession chrétienne protestante issue des enseignements de Martin Luther, ou à ses adeptes et doctrines.

Relating to the Protestant Christian denomination based on the teachings of Martin Luther.

1. Relating to Martin LutherB2formal

   Of or pertaining to Martin Luther, the 16th-century German theologian, or his religious teachings.

   Relatif à Martin Luther

   • The Lutheran Reformation began in the early 1500s.
   • He studied Lutheran theology at the university.
   • The church follows Lutheran principles based on Luther's writings.

2. Relating to the Lutheran ChurchB2formal

   Of or pertaining to the branch of the Protestant Church that adheres to the views of Martin Luther.

   luthérien

   • She was raised in a Lutheran family.
   • The Lutheran service included hymns and a sermon.
   • Many Lutheran churches are active in community outreach programs.

• Nom désignant une personne qui suit ou adhère au luthéranisme, une branche majeure du christianisme protestant issue des enseignements de Martin Luther.

A noun referring to a follower or adherent of Lutheranism, a major branch of Protestant Christianity that originated from the teachings of Martin Luther.

nom propre

1. Follower of LutheranismB1formal

   A person who adheres to the doctrines and practices of Lutheranism, a major branch of Protestant Christianity that originated from the teachings of Martin Luther.

   Luthérien (adepte du luthéranisme)

   • Many Swedish immigrants who settled in the Midwest were devout Lutherans.
   • The local Lutheran held a potluck dinner after the service.
   • As a lifelong Lutheran, she actively participates in church activities.
   • The congregation of Lutherans gathered to celebrate Reformation Sunday.