Protestantism

Pronunciation: /ˈprɑːtəstənˌtɪzəm/

Protestantism (noun)

  1. A branch of Christianity that began with reforms in Europe and follows beliefs different from the Roman Catholic Church.
  2. The shared religious tradition of several churches that are not Catholic and are grouped under Protestant beliefs.

Examples

  • Protestantism began as a Christian reform movement.
  • Many people studied Protestantism as a Christian reform movement.