What is another word for hagiographist?
Pronunciation: [hˈad͡ʒɪˌɒɡɹɐfˌɪst] (IPA) 
Hagiographist is a word used to describe a person who writes about the lives of saints or religious figures, sometimes with an excess of praise or idealization. Synonyms for hagiographist could include biographer, chronicler, historian, or storyteller. Other related words might include theologian, scholar, or saint expert. However, these terms may not have the same connotations of excessive admiration or idealization that hagiographist does. In some cases, the word apologist could also be used as a synonym for hagiographist, as it suggests a person who defends or justifies the actions and beliefs of a religious figure.
