exegete

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ex·e·gete (

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A person skilled in exegesis.

[Greek exgts, from exgeisthai, to interpret; see exegesis.]

exegete [ˈɛksɪˌdʒiːt], exegetist [ˌɛksɪˈdʒiːtɪst -ˈdʒɛt-]

(Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a person who practises exegesis

[from Greek exēgētēs, from exēgeisthai to interpret; see exegesis]

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Noun

exegete - a person skilled in exegesis (especially of religious texts)

expert - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

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