Protestant meaning

What does “protestant” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“protestant” is a noun and adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an adherent of Protestantism.

protestant

noun

  1. an adherent of Protestantism

  2. the Protestant churches and denominations collectively

adjective

  1. of or relating to Protestants or Protestantism

    “Protestant churches”

    “a Protestant denomination”

  2. protesting

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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