What does "lutheranism" mean?

The Christian denomination based on the beliefs and doctrines developed by Martin Luther and his immediate followers.

Lutheranism

Common synonyms include: denomination, doctrine, faith tradition, lutheran doctrine, protestant denomination, theology.

noun

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Noun

1
The Christian denomination based on the beliefs and doctrines developed by Martin Luther and his immediate followers. uncountable
2
teachings of Martin Luther emphasizing the cardinal doctrine of justification by faith alone wordnet

From Lutheran + -ism; eponym from Martin Luther.