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Typology is the study and classification of types of people, religions and symbols.

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An example of typology is the study of ancient tribal symbols.

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noun

the study of types, symbols, or symbolism
symbolic meaning or representation; symbolism

Origin: typo- + -logy

Related Forms:

typological adjective

See typology in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. ty·pol·o·gies

The study or systematic classification of types that have characteristics or traits in common.
A theory or doctrine of types, as in scriptural studies.

Related Forms:

tyˌpo·logˈi·cal (tīˌpə-lŏjˈĭ-kəl), tyˌpo·logˈic (-lŏjˈĭk) adjective

tyˌpo·logˈi·cal·ly adverb

ty·polˈo·gist noun

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