occultism

[ uh-kuhl-tiz-uhm ]
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noun
  1. belief in the existence of secret, mysterious, or supernatural agencies.

  2. the study or practice of occult arts.

Origin of occultism

1
First recorded in 1880–85; occult + -ism

Other words from occultism

  • oc·cult·ist, noun, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for occultism

occultism

/ (ˈɒkʌlˌtɪzəm) /


noun
  1. belief in and the study and practice of magic, astrology, etc

Derived forms of occultism

  • occultist, noun, adjective

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