Definition of Hagiography

1. Noun. A biography that idealizes or idolizes the person (especially a person who is a saint).

Generic synonyms: Biography, Life, Life History, Life Story
Derivative terms: Hagiographer

Definition of Hagiography

1. n. Same as Hagiographa.

Definition of Hagiography

1. Noun. The study of saints. ¹

2. Noun. A biography of a saint. ¹

3. Noun. A biography which expresses reverence and respect for its subject. ¹

4. Noun. (pejorative) A biography which is uncritically supportive of its subject, often including embellishments or propaganda. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hagiography

1. [n -PHIES]

Medical Definition of Hagiography

1. Same Hagiographa. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hagiography

haggling
haggs
hagiarchies
hagiarchy
hagiocracies
hagiocracy
hagiographa
hagiographal
hagiographer
hagiographers
hagiographic
hagiographical
hagiographically
hagiographies
hagiographist
hagiography (current term)
hagiolater
hagiolaters
hagiolatry
hagiologic
hagiological
hagiologies
hagiologist
hagiologists
hagiology
hagioscope
hagioscopes
hagioscopic
hagiotherapy
haglaz

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