hagiographer
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/ˌhæɡiˈɑːɡrəfər/
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/ˌhæɡiˈɒɡrəfə(r)/
A writer who tells the story of a saint's life.
The hagiographer wrote a detailed account of the saint's life, focusing on their virtues.
A writer who tells the story of someone's life in a very positive way, without criticizing them.
The hagiographer's biography of the celebrity was full of praise, glossing over any controversies.