hagiology

noun

ha·​gi·​ol·​o·​gy ˌha-gē-ˈä-lə-jē How to pronounce hagiology (audio)
ˌhā-,
-jē-
1
: literature dealing with venerated persons or writings
2
: a list of venerated figures
hagiologic adjective
or hagiological

Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of hagiology was in 1780

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“Hagiology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hagiology. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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