exegetists

/ˌɛksəˈdʒɛtɪsts/
noun
  1. Plural of exegetist; people who explain or interpret texts, especially religious or literary ones.
    • Many exegetists agree that the passage has multiple layers of meaning.
    • The exegetists debated the meaning of the ancient text for hours.
    • The conference brought together exegetists from different religious traditions.
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