noun
Uncommon
theologian
thee-uh-LOHD-zhuhn
Theologian (noun) means a person who studies or is an expert in theology, the study of religious belief. Example: “The panel included a leading theologian from Oxford.”
noun
1
A person who studies or is an expert in theology, the study of religious belief.
"The panel included a leading theologian from Oxford."
"Medieval theologians debated the nature of free will."
"Seminarians are usually divided into philosophers and theologians, depending on their stage of formation."
How to use theologian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job or field of study is religion and religious ideas.
Common pairings
a Christian theologian
a leading theologian
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Word forms
- Plural
- theologians
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Etymology
From Old French theologien, built from theology plus the agent suffix -ian.
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What does “theologian” mean?
The word “theologian” means a person who studies or is an expert in theology, the study of religious belief. In plain terms, someone whose job or field of study is religion and religious ideas.
How do you pronounce “theologian”?
“Theologian” is pronounced thee-uh-LOHD-zhuhn (/ˌθi.əˈloʊd͡ʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “theologian” in a sentence?
Here is “theologian” used in a sentence: “The panel included a leading theologian from Oxford.”
What is another word for “theologian”?
Words with a similar meaning to “theologian” include theologist.
What part of speech is “theologian”?
“Theologian” is a noun.
Where does the word “theologian” come from?
The word “theologian” comes from Old French. From Old French theologien, built from theology plus the agent suffix -ian.
Is “theologian” a common word?
“Theologian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
