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hymnology

noun
hym·​nol·​o·​gy | \ him-ˈnä-lə-jē How to pronounce hymnology (audio) \

Definition of hymnology

1 : hymnody
2 : the study of hymns

Examples of hymnology in a Sentence

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Gillette, co-pastor of Overbrook Presbyterian Church, is the news commentator of hymnology, having turned current events into lyrics for more than 300 hymns over nearly 20 years. — Kristin E. Holmes, The Seattle Times, "From shootings to hurricanes, pastor turns news into hymns," 15 Dec. 2017

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First Known Use of hymnology

circa 1638, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for hymnology

Greek hymnologia singing of hymns, from hymnos + -logia -logy

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