theologian

noun

theo·​lo·​gian ˌthē-ə-ˈlō-jən How to pronounce theologian (audio)
: a specialist in theology

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Although many philosophers and theologians accept mortality as an inevitable and indeed defining feature of human existence, Kurzweil refuses to accept this line of thinking. Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 12 Sep. 2025 But theologians are more skeptical. Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025 Evidence for these miracles is examined by different teams of medical experts and theologians appointed by the Vatican. Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025 Some theologians argued that Adam and Eve, as well as all the animals in the Garden of Eden, ate only plants. Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for theologian

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15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of theologian was in the 15th century

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“Theologian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theologian. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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