Mariology

noun

Mar·​i·​ol·​o·​gy ˌmer-ē-ˈä-lə-jē How to pronounce Mariology (audio)
ˌmā-rē-
: study or doctrine relating to the Virgin Mary
Mariological adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Mariology was in 1857

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“Mariology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mariology. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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