noun
- Plural of demonist; people who believe in or study demons, or who practice demonology.
Usage: Often used in historical or religious contexts; Can refer to scholars of demonology or those who believe demons exist
Examples
- Medieval demonists wrote extensively about the hierarchy of evil spirits.
- The demonists of the Renaissance attempted to catalog and classify different types of demons.
- Some demonists believed that understanding demons was essential to religious practice.
- Early modern demonists influenced witch-hunting theories across Europe.