Gnosticism

[nos-tuh-siz-uhm]

Gnos·ti·cism

[nos-tuh-siz-uhm]
noun Roman Catholic Church.
a group of ancient heresies, stressing escape from this world through the acquisition of esoteric knowledge.

Origin:
Gnostic + -ism
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Gnosticism is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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Gnosticism (ˈnɒstɪˌsɪzəm)
 
n
a religious movement characterized by a belief in gnosis, through which the spiritual element in man could be released from its bondage in matter: regarded as a heresy by the Christian Church

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