noologist

/noʊˈɒlədʒist/

Definitions

1. noun

A specialist in the study of death or mortality; one who studies the social and cultural aspects of death.

“The noologist gave a thought-provoking lecture on the symbolism of funeral rites in different cultures.”

2. noun

A person who studies or writes about death, dying, and the afterlife.

“The noologist’s book on grief and bereavement became a bestseller.”

Synonyms

  • deathologist
  • mortalist

Antonyms

  • immortalist
  • lifeologist