theodicist

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English

Etymology

From theodicy +‎ -ist.

Noun

theodicist (plural theodicists)

  1. One who studies theodicy.
    • 1974, Clement Dore, “Do Theodicists Mean What They Say?”, in Philosophy:
      Many theodicists have maintained that God is justified in permitting suffering...