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Theosophy: meaning, definitions and examples

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theosophy

 

[ หˆฮธiหษ™หŒsษ™fi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

spiritual philosophy

Theosophy is a system of spiritual philosophy that seeks to understand the mysteries of the universe and the relationship between the individual and the divine. It emphasizes the idea of universal brotherhood and the unity of all life.

Synonyms

mystical belief, spiritual philosophy

Examples of usage

  • Theosophy teaches that there is a hidden wisdom underlying all religions.
  • Many followers of Theosophy believe in the existence of an inner spiritual reality that can be accessed through meditation.
Context #2 | Noun

religious movement

Theosophy is also a religious movement founded in the late 19th century by Helena Blavatsky. It combines elements of Eastern and Western esoteric traditions and promotes the idea of spiritual evolution and self-transformation.

Synonyms

occult philosophy, religious movement

Examples of usage

  • The Theosophical Society was established to study and promote the teachings of Theosophy.
  • Many Theosophists believe in reincarnation and karma as central tenets of their faith.

Translations

Translations of the word "theosophy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น teosofia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฐเฅเคฎเคฎเฅ€เคฎเคพเค‚เคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Theosophie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teosofi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะพัะพั„ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ teozofia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅžๆ™บๅญฆ (ใ—ใ‚“ใกใŒใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท thรฉosophie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ teosofรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท teozofi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ์ง€ํ•™ (์‹ ๋น„ ์ฒ ํ•™)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุซูŠูˆุตูˆููŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teosofie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ teozofia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅžๆ™บๅญฆ (shรฉnzhรฌxuรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ teozofija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ guรฐspeki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะพัะพั„ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒแƒกแƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teozofiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ teosofรญa

Word origin

The word 'theosophy' derives from the Greek theos, meaning 'god,' and sophia, meaning 'wisdom.' The term was popularized in the 19th century by Helena Blavatsky and the Theosophical Society, which aimed to explore the mystical and esoteric aspects of various religious traditions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,766 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.