Meaning & use
Protestant
A member of a Western Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation.
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Her family has belonged to a Protestant church for several generations.
The Reformation gave rise to many different Protestant denominations across Europe.
A note on using this word
Protestant is capitalized when referring to the religious tradition; it covers many distinct denominations, including Lutheran, Baptist, and Methodist churches.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Relating to Protestant churches, beliefs, or people.
The town's Protestant congregation built a new chapel on the hill.
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