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- [bol-uh n-dist]
- /ˈbɒl ən dɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bol-uh n-dist]
- /ˈbɒl ən dɪst/
Definitions of bollandist word
- noun bollandist any of the editors of the Acta Sanctorum. 1
- noun bollandist Any member of an association of scholars, originally all Jesuits, who since the early seventeenth century have studied hagiography and the cult of the saints in Christianity. 0
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Origin of bollandist
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; after Jean de Bolland; see -ist
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Parts of speech for Bollandist
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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bollandist popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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