Hagiographer

usgb/ˌhæɡiˈɑːɡrəfər/
noun

A person who writes about the lives of saints.

As a hagiographer, he dedicated many years to diligently writing and studying the lives of Christian saints.
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Often appears as...

  • christian hagiographer
  • medieval hagiographer

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Academic

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Historical Context

Used in academic or historical texts referring to actual saints' lives, mostly in religious studies.

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Her thesis on early Christian martyrs was praised for its hagiographic research.
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Neutral Tone

The term doesn't imply criticism or praise; it's a neutral description of the writer's subject matter.

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The hagiographer was commended for his impartial portrayal of Saint Francis.
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Specific Genre

Refers to a niche genre of literature; not commonly used in everyday language.

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In the library, you'll find the works of famous hagiographers in the religious section.
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