theologian

noun

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

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Jane met Paul Tillich, a German-American theologian and Christian existentialist philosopher, through Jacques Lipchitz. Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025 Daly’s Henry was a theologian who wound up as ethical advisor to President Conrad Dalton and later became First Gentleman of the United States when Elizabeth was elected president. Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 15 July 2025 Vance's use of the term sparked a debate on social media over its meaning among theologians and public figures. Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Thursday saw the bill's approval by the country's powerful Guardian Council, which includes theologians selected by the supreme leader. Alexander Smith, NBC news, 26 June 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 7 Aug. 2025.

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