Hagiography

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ËŒheɪdÊ’iˈɑɡrÉ™fi/
• UK IPA: /ËŒhæɡiˈɒɡrÉ™fi/

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἅγιος (hagios, "holy") + -γραφία (-graphia, "writing").

Full definition of hagiography

Noun

1. (uncountable) The study of saints.
2. (countable) A biography of a saint.
3. (countable) A biography which expresses reverence and respect for its subject.
4. (pejorative) A biography which is uncritically supportive of its subject, often including embellishments or propaganda.