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theologian

 

[ θiˈɒlədʒ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious studies

A theologian is a person who studies religion and religious beliefs, often with a focus on a specific faith or tradition. Theologians explore the nature of God, religious texts, rituals, and the role of religion in society.

Synonyms

divinity scholar, religious scholar, theology expert

Examples of usage

  • The theologian spent years studying the Bible to deepen their understanding of Christianity.
  • As a theologian, she specialized in Islamic theology and philosophy.

Translations

Translations of the word "theologian" in other languages:

🇵🇹 teólogo

🇮🇳 धर्मशास्त्री

🇩🇪 Theologe

🇮🇩 teolog

🇺🇦 теолог

🇵🇱 teolog

🇯🇵 神学者

🇫🇷 théologien

🇪🇸 teólogo

🇹🇷 teolog

🇰🇷 신학자

🇸🇦 لاهوتي

🇨🇿 teolog

🇸🇰 teológ

🇨🇳 神学家

🇸🇮 teolog

🇮🇸 guðfræðingur

🇰🇿 теолог

🇬🇪 თეოლოგი

🇦🇿 ilahişünas

🇲🇽 teólogo

Etymology

The term 'theologian' originated in the early 17th century and comes from the combination of 'theology' and the suffix '-ian,' which denotes a person associated with a particular field of study. The study of theology has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations, with theologians playing a crucial role in shaping religious beliefs and practices.

See also: theological.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,433, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.