Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The principles of the Reformation as represented by Luther; the doctrines and ecclesiastical system of the Lutheran Church.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun The doctrines taught by Luther or held by the Lutheran Church.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun teachings of Martin Luther emphasizing the cardinal doctrine of justification by faith alone

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Examples

  • Henry was hardly embracing lutheranism at that point!

    Henry VIII's Prayer Roll Julianne Douglas 2009

  • Examples can be seen in the areas of music (pop, rock, hip hop), sports (of which football and handball are the most widely-practiced) and religion (lutheranism has been prevalent since it was imposed by missionaries in 1721).

    cafebabel.com laurenthompson 2009

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