1. the study of demons or beliefs about demons
Usage: academic; religious studies

Examples

• The professor’s course on medieval demonology examined beliefs about evil spirits.
• Ancient texts on demonology reveal how different cultures viewed supernatural forces.
• His research in demonology focused on European folklore traditions.
• The library’s collection included several rare books on demonology and witchcraft.
• Comparative demonology studies how demon beliefs vary across religions.
• The scholar wrote extensively about demonology in Renaissance literature.