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Protestant
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Definitions
01religious member
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Religion
n. a member of a Christian church that is not the Roman Catholic or Orthodox Church.
n. a member or follower of any of the Western Christian churches that are separate from the Roman Catholic Church and in accordance with the principles of the Reformation.
“Many people in Northern Europe are Protestant rather than Catholic.”
“The local community is composed of various Protestant denominations, including Lutherans and Methodists, who share a common historical root in the Reformation.”
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02relating to the church
B2 · Upper Intermediate Religion
adj. relating to the parts of the Christian church that are not Catholic or Orthodox.
adj. pertaining to the faith, practice, or church government of Protestant denominations.
“The city is famous for its beautiful Protestant churches.”
“The Protestant work ethic is often cited by sociologists as a significant factor in the economic development of certain Western nations.”
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03one who objects
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a person who makes a formal or public complaint against something.
n. a person who makes a protest or formal objection. Often used in legal or historical contexts regarding a formal declaration of dissent.
“The lone protestant stood outside the hall with a sign against the new law.”
“In this legal context, the protestant filed a formal declaration against the seizure of the property, citing procedural errors in the magistrate's ruling.”
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Usage
Usually capitalized as it refers to a specific religious identity.
Real-World Examples
“A court ruled that a parade by a Protestant group could pass through a largely Catholic area for the first time in three decades.” “The Orange Order is a Protestant pro-British organisation.” “Reports from the UN indicate that the armed attackers opened fire on residents in the streets and pursued some locals into a nearby Protestant church.” Etymology
Borrowed from either German Protestant or French protestant, one likely reinforced by the other; equivalent to protest + -ant.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
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- Frequent
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- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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