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From Mariology + -ist.
Mariologist (plural Mariologists)
- One who studies Mariology.
2001, “Mariology”, in Walter A. Elwell, editor, Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, Baker Academic, →ISBN, page 736:Mariologists argue that Mary, who enabled God the Savior to be born, has a position more exalted than any other creature.