noun
- plural of demonologist; people who study demons, demonic possession, or the nature and behavior of demons, especially from religious, historical, or academic perspectives
Usage: typically used in religious, academic, or historical contexts; may refer to scholars, theologians, or paranormal investigators
Examples
- Medieval demonologists wrote detailed accounts of demonic hierarchies and their characteristics.
- The university hired several demonologists to research historical texts on possession and exorcism.
- Modern demonologists often combine theological study with historical analysis.
- Early Christian demonologists believed demons could be classified by their powers and origins.
- Some demonologists have investigated cases of alleged demonic possession throughout history.
- The conference brought together demonologists from different religious traditions to share their research.