hittology

/hɪˈtɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of the history of the Hittites, an ancient people who lived in central Anatolia

“The historian’s research in hittology took her years to complete.”

Synonyms

  • Assyriology
  • Near Eastern studies

Antonyms

  • Latinology
  • hellenology