Luther

//ˈluːθə// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Martin Luther, German monk and theologian whose teaching inspired the Reformation.
  2. 2
    A surname originating as an occupation. rare
  3. 3
    A male given name transferred from the surname, originally in honor of Martin Luther. US
  4. 4
    A surname from German of English speakers who descend from German immigrants.
  5. 5
    A city and town in Iowa.
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  1. 6
    A village in Michigan.
  2. 7
    An unincorporated community in Montana.
  3. 8
    A town in Oklahoma.

Synonyms

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martin luther

Example

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"Martin Luther King, Jr., a man of peace, was killed by an assassin's bullet."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From German Luther.

Etymology 2

From Middle English luthier (“lute player”).

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