theological

adjective

theo·​log·​i·​cal ˌthē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce theological (audio)
variants or less commonly theologic
1
: of or relating to theology
2
: preparing for a religious vocation
a theological student
theologically adverb

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The two had tangled over migration, with Francis publicly rebuking the Trump administration’s deportation plan and correcting Vance’s theological justification for it. Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025 These theological beliefs are correlated to Christian nationalist views among Americans, researchers said. Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025 These challenges can arise not only from theological conflicts but also from mismatches in personality, learning style, or emotional needs that went unrecognized or invalidated in those environments. Devora Shabtai, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025 Aside from his conservative-leaning theological positions, his personal demeanor has earned praise. Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for theological

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of theological was in the 15th century

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“Theological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theological. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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