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Mariology

[mair-ee-ol-uh-jee]
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noun
  1. the body of belief, doctrine, and opinion concerning the Virgin Mary.
  2. the study of the person and nature of the Virgin Mary, especially in reference to her role in the incarnation of God in Christ.
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Origin of Mariology

First recorded in 1855–60; Mary + -o- + -logy
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Mariology

Maryology

noun
  1. RC Church the study of the traditions and doctrines concerning the Virgin Mary
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Derived FormsMariologist or Maryologist, noun
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