Meaning of the word philological in English

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philological

US /ˌfɪl.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
UK /ˌfɪl.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Adjective

relating to the study of literary texts and written records, especially in terms of their authenticity, historical context, and meaning

Example:
His research involved a deep philological analysis of ancient manuscripts.
She has a strong background in philological studies.
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