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teólogo

theologian

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

Origin: Greek theologos, from theos (god) + logos (word, study)

Usage Note

Teólogo is a scholar of theology. The feminine is teóloga, and the field is teología. In Spanish-speaking countries theology faculties (facultades de teología) are common at Catholic universities. The accent falls on the second syllable (esdrújula). Teólogo moral refers specifically to a moral theologian.

Examples

"El teólogo presentó su nueva teoría."

Natural Translation

The theologian presented his new theory.

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