Synonyms for

Protestant

Verb / ˈprɑ:tʌstʌnt / Another word for protestant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Protestant refers to any member of a Christian group who broke away from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation.

Synonyms & similar words

protestant protestantchurch Calvinist Lutheran Baptist Evangelical Anglican Methodist Presbyterian Episcopalian Nonconformist Dissenter Reformed Puritan Congregationalist Independent Separatist Protestantism Protestantize Protestantizing Protestantized Protestantical

Synonyms by register

Formal

Reformed Christian Evangelical

Informal

Protestant Protestant

Antonyms

Catholic papist Roman Catholic unreformed traditionalist

Common collocations

  • Protestant ethic
  • Protestant Reformation
  • Protestant church
  • Protestant minister
  • Protestant faith
  • Protestant community
  • Protestant work ethic

Word family

noun Protestantism
adjective Protestant

Usage note

Refers to a member or adherent of a Western Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation. It is generally not used as a pejorative term.

Example sentences

  1. My neighbor is a Protestant, and she goes to church every Sunday.
  2. The Protestant church has a different kind of service than the Catholic church.
  3. I learned about the Protestant Reformation in history class.
  4. My grandparents are Protestant, but my parents are Catholic.
  5. The Protestant religion started in Europe in the 16th century.

Quotes

  • I am a Protestant because I believe in God and love my country.
  • The Protestant faith is about freedom and individual conscience.
  • The Protestant Reformation changed the course of history.

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