museology

[myoo-zee-ol-uh-jee] /ˌmyu ziˈɒl ə dʒi/

Word Origin

noun

the systematic study of the organization, management, and function of a museum.

Origin of museology

1880-1885

First recorded in 1880-85; muse(um) + -o- + -logy

Related forms

museological

[myoo-zee-uh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌmyu zi əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/ (Show IPA), adjective

museologist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for museology

museology

/ˌmjuːzɪˈɒlədʒɪ/

noun

the science of museum organization

Derived Forms

museological, adjective
museologist, noun

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