Biblicist

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A Biblical scholar or expert (Bible scholar or expert).
  2. 2
    One who interprets the Bible literally.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, relating to, or characteristic of biblicism.

Synonyms

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biblicisticbiblicisticbiblistbiblist

Etymology

Originated 1830–40 from Medieval Latin biblicus (Biblical) + -ist.

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