Simple Definition of hagiography

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hagiography

noun

plural hagiographies
disapproving : a book about someone's life that makes it seem better than it really is or was : a biography that praises someone too much
a hagiography about a famous politician
The book gives a good idea of his virtues without resorting to hagiography.

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“Hagiography.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/hagiography. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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