NYT Dictionary

THEOLOGY

/θiˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/
Nounthe-OL-o-gythe-ol-o-gy · 4 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2024, 2026

Meaning

The study of God, a god, or gods; and of the truthfulness of religion in general.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English theologie, from Middle French theologie, from Old French theologie, from Latin theologia, from Koine Greek θεολογία (theología), from θεολόγος (theológos, adjective), from θεός (theós) + λόγος (lógos). By surface analysis, theo- + -logy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

godlorereligious studiesdivinityapologeticsbeliefcredocreeddoctrinedogmaticseschatology

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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