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demonologist

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌdiːməˈnɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /ˌdiməˈnɑlədʒɪst/

noun
Definition

A person who studies demons and their characteristics, often in a religious or supernatural context.


Example

The demonologist explained the various types of demons found in folklore.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about that demonologist who visited our town last week?
Sloth B
No, I missed that! What did he talk about?
Sloth A
He shared some really fascinating stories about his experiences with the supernatural.
Sloth B
That sounds intriguing! I’d love to meet a demonologist one day.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
exorcist
occultist
sorcerer
Antonyms
skeptic
disbeliever
nonbeliever
Root Explanation

Demonologist → It is formed from "demon" (from Greek "daimon", meaning spirit or divine power) and "-ologist" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or discourse). A demonologist is someone who studies demons or spirits.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who studies 'spirits' ('daimon') and the '-ologist' part means a person who studies. This helps you remember that a demonologist is someone who studies demons.

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