Hagiography
Pronunciation: /ˌhæɡiːˈɑːɡrəfiː/
Hagiography (noun)
- A written account of the life of a saint or religious figure, often highlighting their virtues.
- A biography that presents someone in an overly positive or flattering way.
Examples
- A hagiography often highlights the miracles performed by the saint.
- The author created a hagiography that portrayed the leader as flawless.
Common collocations: write a hagiography, study hagiography, create a hagiography, analyze hagiography