theology
Etymology

From Middle English theologie, from Middle French theologie, from Old French theologie, from Latin theologia, from grc-koi θεολογία, from θεολόγος, from θεός + λόγος.

Pronunciation
  • enPR: thē-ŏl'ə-jē, IPA: /θi.ˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/
Noun

theology (uncountable)

  1. (uncountable) The study of God, a god, or gods; and of the truthfulness of religion in general. [from mid-14th c.]
    Synonyms: godlore
  2. (uncountable) Synonym of religious studies
  3. (countable) An organized method of interpreting spiritual works and beliefs into practical form. [1660s]
  4. (countable) A particular belief within a religion.
  5. (uncountable, computing, slang) Subjective marginal details.
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