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Luther

UK/ˈluːθə/US/ˈluθɚ/

Luther proper noun: martin Luther, German monk and theologian whose teaching inspired the Reformation.

Proper noun (1)

Luther

  1. Martin Luther, German monk and theologian whose teaching inspired the Reformation.
  2. (US) A male given name transferred from the surname, originally in honor of Martin Luther.
  3. A surname from German of English speakers who descend from German immigrants.
  4. A city and town in Iowa.
  5. A village in Newkirk Township and Ellsworth Township, Lake County, Michigan.
  6. An unincorporated community in Montana.
  7. A town in Oklahoma.

Proper noun (2)

Luther

  1. (rare) A surname originating as an occupation.

Origin of Luther

From German Luther.

Inherited from Middle English luthier (“lute player”).

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Questions about Luther

What does Luther mean?
Luther means martin Luther, German monk and theologian whose teaching inspired the Reformation.
What part of speech is Luther?
Luther is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Luther?
Luther is pronounced /ˈluːθə/ (UK).

Words near Luther in the dictionary

  1. lutfisk
  2. Lutgen
  3. Lutgens
  4. luth
  5. Luth.
  6. Luther
  7. Luther burger
  8. Luther burgers
  9. Luther chair
  10. Luther chairs
  11. Luther rose

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