theologian

noun

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

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But a growing chorus of theologians, philosophers and bioethicists are calling for more conversations surrounding these procedures and treatments. ABC News, 6 May 2026 While women cannot be ordained as priests or deacons, they are not forbidden from teaching the faith as theologians, catechists and scholars. Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026 Peterson is a Jewish conversion student and child of a Lutheran feminist theologian. Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026 Priests and theologians want to shape the future of AI. Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for theologian

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First Known Use

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 18 May. 2026.

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