"Scripturist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Scripturists [plural]
Etymology: From Scripture + -ist. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Scripture|ist}} Scripture + -ist Head templates: {{en-noun}} Scripturist (plural Scripturists)
  1. One who is strongly attached to, or versed in, the Scriptures, or who endeavours to live by them. Related terms: scripturalist

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