Demonry

/ˈdemənri/ noun

Definition

Demons collectively; the realm of demons, or behavior and practices associated with demons.

Etymology

From demon + -ry (a suffix creating nouns meaning 'the practice, condition, or realm of'). Similar formations include witchery, archery, and husbandry, suggesting demonry is the natural English way to describe the 'demon world.'

Kelly Says

The -ry suffix is magic for creating weird abstract nouns—archery (the practice with arrows), witchery (witch behavior), demonry (the whole demon thing)—and it's been in English since medieval times, giving us a secret formula for word-building.

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