noun
- Plural of hagiologist; scholars or experts who study the lives and legends of saints.
Usage: academic; formal
Examples
- Medieval hagiologists compiled detailed accounts of the lives of Christian saints.
- The conference brought together hagiologists from universities across Europe.
- Hagiologists debate the historical accuracy of early saint narratives.
- Modern hagiologists use both textual analysis and archaeological evidence in their research.
- The library's collection of hagiological texts attracted scholars and hagiologists worldwide.