how to pronounce hagiography

/ˌhæɡiːˈɑːɡɹəfiː/

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hagiography is pronounced in five syllables

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An example use of hagiography in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

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meanings of hagiography

noun:

A biography of a saint.
The study of saints and the documentation of their lives.
A biography which is uncritically supportive of its subject, often including embellishments or propaganda.
A biography which expresses reverence and respect for its subject.

hagiography frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word hagiography occurs in english on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics hagiography can be related to

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1) communication, information, and media;

2) education, science, and technology;