demonology

American  

[dee-muh-nol-uh-jee] / ˌdi məˈnɒl ə dʒi /

Or daemonology

noun

1. the study of demons or of beliefs about demons.

2. belief in demons.

3. a group of persons or things regarded as evil or pernicious.

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demonology British  

/ ˌdiːmənəˈlɒdʒɪkəl, ˌdiːməˈnɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. Also called: demonism.  the study of demons or demonic beliefs

2. a set of people or things that are disliked or held in low esteem

   the place occupied by Hitler in contemporary demonology

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Other Word Forms

• demonologic adjective
• demonological adjective
• demonologically adverb
• demonologist noun

Etymology

Origin of demonology

First recorded in 1590–1600; demono- + -logy

Example Sentences

“I am a newbie to demonology, but there is clearly something dangerous at work here,” Shanahan said.

From Los Angeles Times

“I guess I just always thought a church was a church. The world of demonology was something that I had never had any exposure to.”

From Los Angeles Times

Thomas utilizes the genre to tell this story that uses Jewish lore and demonology to talk about memory, catharsis and trauma; Davis’ incredible performance brings a deeply sad and rueful element to the film.

From Los Angeles Times

“A modern demonology for the age of reason,” Canales’s book demonstrates that science advanced through the centuries along with its devils.

From Washington Post

Cybernetics, information theory, cognitive science, biology, economics and sociology all found themselves trafficking in various forms of demonology.

From Washington Post