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biblicist

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of, relating to, or characteristic of biblicism.

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A Biblical scholar or expert (Bible scholar or expert).

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noun

Meaning 3

One who interprets the Bible literally.

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History

Etymology

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

Across languages

Translations

14 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: biblizistisch — of, relating, or characteristic of biblicism (or a biblicist)
  • German: bibeltreu — of, relating, or characteristic of biblicism (or a biblicist)
  • Polish: biblioznawczy — of, relating, or characteristic of biblicism (or a biblicist)
  • Polish: biblistyczny — of, relating, or characteristic of biblicism (or a biblicist)
  • Czech: biblista — Biblical scholar or expert
  • German: Bibelkundiger — Biblical scholar or expert
  • German: Bibelkundige — Biblical scholar or expert
  • Greek: βιβλιστής (vivlistís) — Biblical scholar or expert
  • Polish: biblioznawca — Biblical scholar or expert
  • Polish: biblista — Biblical scholar or expert
  • German: Biblizist — one who interprets the Bible literally
  • German: Biblizistin — one who interprets the Bible literally
  • German: Bibeltreuer — one who interprets the Bible literally
  • German: Bibeltreue — one who interprets the Bible literally