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Definition: one who studies flags (by extension: and collects).

Pronunciation: [vex-ill-OLL-oh-jist]

Related Words: vexillology: the field of study

Word Roots:
  vexill- = flag
  -ologist = specialist;
  -ology = specialty

Resource:

Mike Sheehan, Author of The Word Parts Dictionary
Note from Sheehan:
Another case where the ending "-ophile" would better signify an amateur hobbyist, while "-ologist" would be saved for the professional. But this word shows up occasionally for the hobbyist.

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