plural of Lutheran

(Christianity, historical) A member of a theological party in the Lutheran churches, in opposition to the Philippists after the death of Martin Luther and before the Formula of Concord.

plural of Gnesio-Lutheran

Lutheran (of or pertaining to the theology of Martin Luther or its followers)

A church of Lutherans in the United States of America, tending to be liberal, in contrast with the conservative Missouri Synod Lutheran Church.