protestant

/ˈprɑtɪstənt/
noun
  1. A member of a Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation.
    • Many Protestants celebrate Christmas and Easter.
    • She was raised as a Protestant but later explored other faiths.
    • The conference brought together Catholics and Protestants for dialogue.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Relating to the Protestant branch of Christianity or its members.
    • The Protestant tradition includes many different denominations.
    • He attended a Protestant school as a child.
    • Protestant beliefs emphasize the authority of the Bible.