theologian

noun

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

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The merest departure from orthodoxy whipped its theologians into a lather. Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 One of those who played a vital role in its unlikely demise was Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the religious leader and theologian. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026 Tutu, a South African Anglican bishop and theologian, was an influential anti-apartheid and human rights activist and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026 Dreher spends much of his time with monks, back-to-the-land theologians, and exorcists. Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026 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 27 Feb. 2026.

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