gnosticizer

Gnos·ti·cize

[nos-tuh-sahyz] verb, Gnos·ti·cized, Gnos·ti·ciz·ing.
verb (used without object)
1.
to adopt or maintain Gnostic views.
verb (used with object)
2.
to explain on Gnostic principles; give a Gnostic interpretation of or quality to.
Also, gnos·ti·cize;, especially British, Gnos·ti·cise.


Origin:
1655–65; Gnostic + -ize

Gnos·ti·ciz·er, noun
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Gnosticize or Gnosticise (ˈnɒstɪˌsaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  (intr) to maintain or profess Gnostic views
2.  to put a Gnostic interpretation upon (something)
 
Gnosticise or Gnosticise
 
vb
 
'Gnosticizer or Gnosticise
 
n
 
'Gnosticiser or Gnosticise
 
n

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Gnosticize or Gnosticise (ˈnɒstɪˌsaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  (intr) to maintain or profess Gnostic views
2.  to put a Gnostic interpretation upon (something)
 
Gnosticise or Gnosticise
 
vb
 
'Gnosticizer or Gnosticise
 
n
 
'Gnosticiser or Gnosticise
 
n

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