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English > 1 sense of the word Origen:
NOUNperson OrigenGreek philosopher and theologian who reinterpreted Christian doctrine through the philosophy of Neoplatonism
English > Origen: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningGreek philosopher and theologian who reinterpreted Christian doctrine through the philosophy of Neoplatonism; his work was later condemned as unorthodox (185-254 ).
Instance ofphilosopherA specialist in philosophy
theologian, theologist, theologizer, theologisersomeone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology