English Explanatory Dictionary

soteriology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study or doctrine of salvation.

Pronunciation

/səʊtɪəɹɪˈɒləd͡ʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-soteriology.wav

Word forms

soteriology soteriologies

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σωτηρία (sōtēría, “salvation”) + -ology, from σωτήρ (sōtḗr, “savior”).

Derived words

soteriologic soteriological soteriologically soteriologist
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