As a noun lutheran
is a lutheran (a member of a lutheran church).
As an adjective reformed is
of the whole body of protestant churches originating in the reformation, or, in a more restricted sense, of those who separated from (
martin luther) on the doctrine of consubstantiation, etc, and carried the reformation, as they claimed, to a higher point.
Other Comparisons: What's the difference?
lutheran English
Adjective
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Of or pertaining to the theology of (Martin Luther) or its followers.
- A Lutheran understanding of the Lord's Supper is not the same as that of other denominations.
Synonyms
* Evangelical Lutheran
Noun
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A member of any of the Christian churches of which identify with the theology of (Martin Luther).
- The split between the Lutherans and the Roman Catholics began with the Edict of Worms in 1521
Hypernyms
* Protestant
See also
* Lutheranism
;List of Lutheran Denominations
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reformed English
Verb
(head)
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Adjective
( en adjective)
Corrected; amended; restored to purity or excellence; said, specifically, of the whole body of Protestant churches originating in the Reformation, or, in a more restricted sense, of those who separated from (Martin Luther) on the doctrine of consubstantiation, etc., and carried the Reformation, as they claimed, to a higher point.
* Macaulay
- The town was one of the strongholds of the Reformed faith.
Amended in character and life.
- a reformed gambler or drunkard
(UK, military, of an officer) Retained in service on half or full pay after the disbandment of the company or troop.
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