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theologians

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˌθiəˈɫoʊdʒənz// UK //θiːəlˈəʊdʒənz// the·olo·gians

n. people who study religion, God, and religious beliefs in a deep or academic way.

n. scholars who engage in the systematic study of the nature of the divine and religious belief. Often associated with the critical analysis of sacred texts and ecclesiastical traditions.


SIMPLE

Theologians discuss the meaning of ancient religious texts.

CONTEXTUAL

During the conference, several theologians debated how modern ethics should influence traditional religious laws.

COMPLEX

While historians focus on the chronological development of the church, theologians examine the underlying philosophical arguments that shaped its core doctrines over the centuries.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'theologian'.

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