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Protestants

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

Definition

Protestants are Christians who belong to Protestantism, which is a branch of Christianity that originated from the Reformation in the 16th century. Protestants reject some Catholic beliefs and practices and have their own distinctive beliefs and practices.

Synonyms & similar words

protestantchurch protestant Lutherans Anglicans Baptists Methodists Presbyterians Calvinists Evangelicals Pentecostals Charismatics

Synonyms by register

Formal

Reformed Christians Evangelicals Lutherans Calvinists

Antonyms

Catholics Orthodox Jews Muslims Hindus Buddhists

Common collocations

  • French Protestants
  • Huguenot Protestants
  • English Protestants
  • Scottish Protestants
  • American Protestants
  • Protestants and Catholics
  • Protestants in Europe

Word family

noun Protestantism

Usage note

Refers to members of a Christian denomination that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation. It is a proper noun and should be capitalized.

Example sentences

  1. Protestants believe in the Holy Trinity and the authority of the Bible.
  2. Protestants do not recognize the authority of the Pope.
  3. Protestants have different denominations, such as Lutherans, Baptists, and Methodists.
  4. Protestants have their own worship services and rituals.
  5. Protestants have contributed to the development of Western civilization and culture.

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