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an·gel·ol·o·gy

(ān′jəl-ŏl′ə-jē)

The branch of theology having to do with angels.

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angelology

(ˌeɪndʒəˈlɒlədʒɪ)

(Theology) a doctrine or theory treating of angels

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an•gel•ol•o•gy

(ˌeɪn dʒəˈlɒl ə dʒi)

n.

the study of angels.

[1745–55]

angelology

1. Theology. the doctrine or theory concerning angels.
2. the beliefs concerning angels.

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angelology - the branch of theology that is concerned with angels

theology, divinity - the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth

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