1. People who study or practice the art of ringing bells, especially church bells.
Usage: Plural of campanologist; Primarily British usage; Often refers to members of bell-ringing societies or enthusiasts

Examples

• The campanologists gathered at the church to practice their bell-ringing techniques.
• British campanologists have a long tradition of change-ringing in medieval churches.
• The society of campanologists meets monthly to discuss new methods and historical bell-ringing practices.
• Many campanologists spend years mastering the complex patterns of bell changes.
• The campanologists' expertise was evident in the precise, harmonious tones produced by the church bells.