IPA: /ˈbɪb.lɪst/
KK: /ˈbɪb.lɪst/
A person who studies the Bible or interprets its teachings, often focusing on its religious significance.
The biblist presented a fascinating lecture on the historical context of the scriptures.
Biblist → The word is derived from "biblion" (from Greek, meaning book) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A biblist is someone who studies or is an expert in books, particularly the Bible.
Think of someone who is an expert in 'books' ('biblion') — that's what a biblist is.