angelology

noun

an·​gel·​ol·​o·​gy ˌān-jə-ˈlä-lə-jē How to pronounce angelology (audio)
often capitalized
: the theological doctrine of angels or its study
angelologist noun

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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

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 30 Nov. 2024.

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