September 02, 2026

Vexillology

noun

Definition

The study of flags and their history, symbolism, and usage. A vexillologist studies what flags reveal about culture, politics, and identity.

Example Sentence

“Her passion for vexillology led her to compile the world's most complete database of historic flags.”

Etymology

From Latin vexillum (flag) + Greek -logia (study of).

Scrabble Score

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VEXILLOLOGY scores 25 points in Scrabble.

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