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theology

/θiˈɑːlədʒi/
the · ol · o · gy
Adverb:theologically
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Plural:theologies
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Adjective:theological
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• noun

1

The critical study of the nature of God, divine things, and religious belief, or the academic discipline devoted to such study.

Example

"She decided to study theology at the university to better understand the history of world religions."

2

A particular system, school, or body of religious beliefs and doctrines.

Example

"Liberation theology emerged in Latin America with a strong emphasis on social justice for the poor."

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theologian
theological
theologically
theology
theorem
theoretic
theoretical

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French theologie, from Latin theologia, and ultimately from Ancient Greek θεολογία (theología), combining θεός (theós, 'god') and -λογία (-logía, 'discourse' or 'study').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Theology. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/theology
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