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demonology
dee-mə-NOL-ə-jee
Demonology (noun) means the study of demons, including the lore and rituals said to summon and control them. Example: “The book examines demonology in medieval Christian thought.”
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The study of demons, including the lore and rituals said to summon and control them.
"The book examines demonology in medieval Christian thought."
"Folklore across many cultures includes its own demonology."
"But it wasn't all that strange, because any wizard bright enough to survive for five minutes was also bright enough to realize that if there was any power in demonology, then it lay with the demons."
— Terry Pratchett, Eric (1990)
How to use demonology
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe study of demons and the beliefs surrounding them.
When to use it
It is a formal, academic term rather than everyday vocabulary.
Common pairings
study of demonology
medieval demonology
demonology and folklore
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Etymology
Demonology combines demono-, relating to demons, with the suffix -logy, meaning the study of something.
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demonlore
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What is demonology?
It is the study of demons, including the lore and rituals said to summon or control them.
Is demonology the same as demon worship?
No, it is the study and classification of demons rather than worship of them.
What is the opposite of demonology?
Angelology, the study of angels, is generally treated as its counterpart.
What is the meaning of demonology?
"demonology" (noun) means the study of demons, including the lore and rituals said to summon and control them.
