vexillology
1 synonym for vexillology, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The study of flags.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
flaglore
How to use vexillology
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
interest in vexillology
a book on vexillology
the field of vexillology
It is a formal, specialist word, though often used with a light touch by flag enthusiasts.
Etymology
The word was first recorded in 1959. It was formed from Latin vexillum, meaning flag, and the ending -logy.
Full origin of vexillology →Frequently asked questions
What does vexillology mean?
Vexillology is the study of flags.
Where does the word vexillology come from?
It combines the Latin word vexillum, meaning flag, with the ending -logy. It was first recorded in 1959.
How do you pronounce vexillology?
In British English it is said vek-sih-LOL-uh-jee, with the stress on the third syllable.
