1. plural of hymnologist; scholars or experts who study hymns, their history, composition, and cultural significance
Usage: academic; plural form

Examples

• Hymnologists have traced the origins of many traditional hymns back to medieval monasteries.
• The conference brought together hymnologists from universities across Europe to discuss contemporary hymn writing.
• Several hymnologists contributed essays to the comprehensive history of American religious music.
• Hymnologists often examine the theological messages embedded in hymn lyrics.
• The research team of hymnologists documented how hymns evolved during the Protestant Reformation.
• Modern hymnologists use digital archives to preserve and analyze historical hymn collections.