daemonology

/ˌdeɪməˈnɒlədʒi/; /ˌdeɪmɒnɒlˈɒdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the study of demons or unclean spirits, especially in a historical or literary context

“The scholar’s expertise in daemonology made her a leading authority on the subject.”

2. noun

a treatise or book about demons or unclean spirits

“The medieval manuscript was a classic work of daemonology.”

Synonyms

  • demonology
  • spiritology

Antonyms

  • angelology
  • hagiography