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theologian

the·o·lo·gian
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [thee-uh-loh-juh n, -jee-uh n]
    • /ˌθi əˈloʊ dʒən, -dʒi ən/
    • /ˌθiː.əˈləʊ.dʒən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thee-uh-loh-juh n, -jee-uh n]
    • /ˌθi əˈloʊ dʒən, -dʒi ən/

Definitions of theologian word

  • noun theologian a person versed in theology, especially Christian theology; divine. 1
  • noun theologian sb who studies divinity 1
  • countable noun theologian A theologian is someone who studies the nature of God, religion, and religious beliefs. 0
  • noun theologian a person versed in or engaged in the study of theology, esp Christian theology 0
  • noun theologian a student of or specialist in theology or of a particular branch, school, etc. of theology; often, specif., a person who expounds a specific theology, or theological doctrine 0
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Origin of theologian

First appearance:

before 1475
One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; theology + -an; replacing earlier theologien < Middle French

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Parts of speech for Theologian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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theologian popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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Synonyms for theologian

noun theologian

  • divine — of or relating to a god, especially the Supreme Being.
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