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Protestantismus
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Protestantism
Die christliche Konfession und Religionsbewegung, die aus der Reformation hervorgegangen ist.
Der Protestantismus spielte eine wichtige Rolle in der europäischen Geschichte.Use Protestantismus for the broad historical and religious movement, not for an individual church or denomination. In everyday German, evangelisch is often used more naturally for Protestant churches or believers.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Protestantismus mean in English?
Protestantismus means Protestantism.
Is Protestantismus the same as evangelisch?
Not exactly. Protestantismus refers to Protestantism as a whole, while evangelisch usually describes something Protestant or Evangelical in German usage, depending on context.
Is Protestantismus a noun or adjective?
Protestantismus is a masculine noun in German: der Protestantismus.
How do you use Protestantismus in a sentence?
For example: Der Protestantismus entstand im 16. Jahrhundert. This means Protestantism emerged in the 16th century.