Lu·ther·an (lū'thər-ən)
adj.

1. Of or relating to Luther or his religious teachings and especially to the doctrine of justification by faith alone.
2. Of or relating to the branch of the Protestant Church adhering to the views of Luther.

n.
A member of the Lutheran Church.

Lutheranism Lu'ther·an·ism or Lu'ther·ism n.

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