follower of Lutheranism
"After visiting the historic church, she asked the receptionist if they were a Lutheran congregation."
A member of any of the Christian churches which identify with the theology of Martin Luther.
"After visiting his friend at the hospital, the Lutheran pastor returned to his church to lead the evening service."
In plain English: A Lutheran is someone who follows the Christian religion started by Martin Luther, which focuses on faith alone for salvation rather than good works or church rituals.
"The Lutheran sang his part in the church choir during Sunday service."
of or pertaining to Martin Luther or his teachings
"the Lutheran doctrine of justification by faith alone"
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of the Protestant Church adhering to the views of Luther
"Lutheran doctrines"
Of or pertaining to the theology of Martin Luther (1483–1546) or his followers, or the Lutheran church.
"The Lutheran service included hymns that reflected Martin Luther's own theological teachings."
In plain English: Lutheran means belonging to a Christian church group that started with Martin Luther and follows his specific beliefs about faith and salvation.
"My mother and father are Lutheran Christians who attend church every Sunday morning."
The word comes from the surname of German reformer Martin Luther combined with the suffix -an. It was likely first used in Renaissance Latin or German to describe a follower of Luther's teachings.