protestant
n. countablen. a member of a part of the Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century. This group includes many different churches like the Baptists, Methodists, and Lutherans.
n. a member or follower of any of the Western Christian churches that are separate from the Roman Catholic Church and follow the principles of the Reformation. Often used to describe a broad range of denominations including Anglican, Presbyterian, and Evangelical traditions.
He is a Protestant and attends the local Methodist church.
The peace treaty aimed to resolve the long-standing conflicts between Catholic and Protestant groups in the region.
The rise of the Protestant work ethic is often cited by sociologists as a significant factor in the rapid economic development of Northern Europe during the post-Reformation era.
Borrowed from either German Protestant or French protestant, one likely reinforced by the other; equivalent to protest + -ant.
Usually capitalized as it refers to a specific religious identity.