noun
vexillology
vek-sih-LOL-uh-jee
Vexillology (noun) means the study of flags. Example: “His interest in vexillology began when he started collecting flags from different countries.”
noun
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The study of flags.
"His interest in vexillology began when he started collecting flags from different countries."
"The book is a good introduction to vexillology for beginners."
"She gave a talk on vexillology at the local history society."
How to use vexillology
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe study of flags, their designs and meanings.
When to use it
It is a formal, specialist word, though often used with a light touch by flag enthusiasts.
Memory tip
Vexillology is uncountable, so it has no plural and is not used with a or an.
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Common pairings
interest in vexillology
a book on vexillology
the field of vexillology
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Etymology
The word was first recorded in 1959. It was formed from Latin vexillum, meaning flag, and the ending -logy.
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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.
What is the meaning of vexillology?
"vexillology" (noun) means the study of flags.
