vexillology

[ vek-suh-lol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the study of flags.

vexillology

/ ˌvɛksɪˈlɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the study and collection of information about flags

Derived Forms

• ˌvexilˈlologist, noun

Other Words From

• vex·il·log·ic [vek-sil-, uh, -, loj, -ik], vex·illo·logi·cal adjective
• vex·il·lolo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of vexillology¹

1955–60; < Latin vexill ( um ) flag, vexillum + -o- + -logy

Word History and Origins

Origin of vexillology¹

C20: from Latin vexillum flag + -logy