der Protestantismus
Translation
Protestantism
Examples
Der Protestantismus entstand im 16. Jahrhundert.
Protestantism originated in the 16th century.
Grammar Patterns
der Protestantismus Protestantism Der Protestantismus ist eine wichtige christliche Konfession.
Similar Words
Synonyms: evangelische Kirche (Evangelical Church); Antonyms: der Katholizismus (Catholicism)
Etymology
From 'Protest' and the suffix '-ismus' (-ism), denoting a belief system. It refers to the protest against the Catholic Church.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'protest' by Martin Luther that started this religious movement.