Hagiographer
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.
Often appears as...
- christian hagiographer
- medieval hagiographer
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A writer who overly praises another person, making them seem saint-like when they're not.
Many politicians hire hagiographers to write their autobiographies, aiming to look better in the public's eyes.
Often appears as...
- political hagiographer
- celebrity hagiographer
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
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.
Often appears as...
- christian hagiographer
- medieval hagiographer
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A writer who overly praises another person, making them seem saint-like when they're not.
Many politicians hire hagiographers to write their autobiographies, aiming to look better in the public's eyes.
Often appears as...
- political hagiographer
- celebrity hagiographer
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Used in academic or historical texts referring to actual saints' lives, mostly in religious studies.
Her thesis on early Christian martyrs was praised for its hagiographic research.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
The term doesn't imply criticism or praise; it's a neutral description of the writer's subject matter.
The hagiographer was commended for his impartial portrayal of Saint Francis.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Genre
Refers to a niche genre of literature; not commonly used in everyday language.
In the library, you'll find the works of famous hagiographers in the religious section.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Used in academic or historical texts referring to actual saints' lives, mostly in religious studies.
Her thesis on early Christian martyrs was praised for its hagiographic research.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
The term doesn't imply criticism or praise; it's a neutral description of the writer's subject matter.
The hagiographer was commended for his impartial portrayal of Saint Francis.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Genre
Refers to a niche genre of literature; not commonly used in everyday language.
In the library, you'll find the works of famous hagiographers in the religious section.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Used in academic or historical texts referring to actual saints' lives, mostly in religious studies.
Her thesis on early Christian martyrs was praised for its hagiographic research.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
The term doesn't imply criticism or praise; it's a neutral description of the writer's subject matter.
The hagiographer was commended for his impartial portrayal of Saint Francis.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Genre
Refers to a niche genre of literature; not commonly used in everyday language.
In the library, you'll find the works of famous hagiographers in the religious section.
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