Word: Lutherism
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: lu
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Definition: Proper noun~ Lutheranism; teachings of Martin Luther emphasizing the cardinal doctrine of justification by faith alone
Morphemes:
Affix: Luther
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ Martin Luther German monk and theologian whose teaching inspired the Reformation
Affix: -ism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of ideologies expressing belief in the superiority of a certain class within the concept expressed by the root word, or a pattern of behavior or a social norm that benefits members of the group indicated by the root word. ( )
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.