angelology

noun

an·gel·ol·o·gy ˌān-jə-ˈlä-lə-jē

often capitalized

: the theological doctrine of angels or its study

angelologist

ˌān-jə-ˈlä-lə-jist

noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Her father, a professor of theology and Christian thought, teaches a class about angelology—the study of angels, Satan, and demons, and the ongoing battle between them. —

Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of angelology was in 1663

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“Angelology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angelology. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

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