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campanology

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌkæmpəˈnɒlədʒi/

KK: /kæmpəˈnɑlədʒi/

noun
Definition

The practice or study of making and ringing bells.


Example

He dedicated his life to campanology, mastering the art of bell ringing.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard of campanology?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's the study of bell ringing, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! I think it's fascinating how much skill it takes.
Sloth B
Definitely, and the sound of bells can be so beautiful.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bellringing
chiming
tolling
Antonyms
silence
quiet
stillness
Root Explanation

Campanology → It is formed from "campana" (from Latin, meaning bell) and "-logy" (from Greek "logia", meaning study of). The word refers to the study of bells and their ringing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'campana' meaning bell, and '-logy' meaning study — so campanology is the study of bells.

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