noun
- a person who studies demons, their nature, and their supposed activities, especially in religious or occult contexts
Usage: often used in religious, academic, or paranormal investigation contexts
Examples
- The demonologist was called to investigate the strange occurrences in the old mansion.
- Medieval demonologists documented detailed accounts of demonic possession.
- She consulted with a demonologist to understand the historical beliefs about evil spirits.
- The priest, trained as a demonologist, performed the ritual with careful precision.
- Demonologists have long debated the classification of different types of demons across cultures.