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teologo

theologian

noun teh-OH-loh-goh Rare
People & Society Religion

Origin: From Greek theologos (one who speaks of God).

Usage Note

Teologo follows the -go/-ghi pattern: masculine plural is teologi, feminine singular is teologa, feminine plural teologhe. It refers to a scholar of theology, either academic or ecclesiastical. Do not confuse with teosofo (theosophist), which relates to a different tradition.

Examples

"Il teologo pubblicò un saggio sulla natura del male."

Natural Translation

The theologian published an essay on the nature of evil.

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