n. The branch of theology dealing with the nature and means of salvation. [Greek sōtērion, deliverance (from sōtēr, savior, from saos, sōs, safe; see teuə- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots) + -LOGY.] so·te′ri·o·logic (-ə-lŏjĭk), so·te′ri·o·logi·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adj. |
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