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Occultism: meaning, definitions and examples

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occultism

 

[ ษ™หˆkสŒltษชz(ษ™)m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of hidden knowledge

Occultism is the study of hidden or secret knowledge, often associated with mystical or supernatural practices. It involves exploring mysteries beyond the realm of science and conventional understanding.

Synonyms

esotericism, magic, mysticism, witchcraft

Examples of usage

  • Many ancient civilizations practiced occultism as a way to connect with higher spiritual beings.
  • Occultism is often portrayed in literature and movies as a mysterious and intriguing subject.

Translations

Translations of the word "occultism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ocultismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‚เคขเคผเคตเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Okkultismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ okultisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะบัƒะปัŒั‚ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ okultyzm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใ‚ซใƒซใƒˆไธป็พฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท occultisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ocultismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท okรผltizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค์ปฌํ‹ฐ์ฆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชู†ุฌูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ okultismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ okultizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅž็ง˜ไธปไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okultizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dulspeki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะบะบัƒะปัŒั‚ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒขแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ okkultizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ocultismo

Etymology

The term 'occultism' originated in the 19th century, deriving from the Latin word 'occultus' meaning hidden or secret. It gained popularity during the rise of spiritualism and theosophy movements, and continues to be a subject of interest in modern esoteric practices.

See also: occultation, occultist.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,553 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.