Thanatology (Noun)
Meaning
The branch of science that studies death (especially its social and psychological aspects).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The thanatology department at the university focused on researching the emotional and social impacts of bereavement on families.
- She pursued a degree in thanatology to better understand the cultural attitudes towards death and dying.
- The course on thanatology covered topics such as grief counseling, hospice care, and funeral rites.
- As a thanatologist, he was interested in studying the effects of social media on the grieving process.
- Her work in thanatology helped her develop a deeper appreciation for the complexities of human mortality.