Logos

noun

Lo·​gos ˈlō-ˌgäs 

-ˌgōs

plural Logoi ˈlō-ˌgȯi 

1

: the divine wisdom manifest in the creation, government, and redemption of the world and often identified with the second person of the Trinity

2

: reason that in ancient Greek philosophy is the controlling principle in the universe

Word History

Etymology

Greek, speech, word, reason — more at legend

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1