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hagiography
 

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Noun hagiography has 1 sense
  1. hagiography - a biography that idealizes or idolizes the person (especially a person who is a saint)
    --1 is a kind of     biography, life, life story, life history

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Hagiography

Part of Speech: noun

Sense: 1

Definition: A biography or account of the life and deeds of a saint or holy person.

Example Sentence: The hagiography of Saint Francis of Assisi portrays his selfless dedication to serving the poor and his communion with nature.

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Sense: 2

Definition: A highly idealized or excessively flattering biography of a person.

Example Sentence: The political leader's hagiography conveniently omits any mention of his scandals and controversial decisions.

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