protestant
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“Many people in Northern Europe are Protestant rather than Catholic.”
In context“The local community is composed of various Protestant denominations, including Lutherans and Methodists, who share a common historical root in the Reformation.”
Synonymsnon catholicAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“The city is famous for its beautiful Protestant churches.”
In context“The Protestant work ethic is often cited by sociologists as a significant factor in the economic development of certain Western nations.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“The lone protestant stood outside the hall with a sign against the new law.”
In context“In this legal context, the protestant filed a formal declaration against the seizure of the property, citing procedural errors in the magistrate's ruling.”
“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.”
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.