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gnosticism

/ˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does gnosticism mean?

noun

A philosophical and theological movement emphasizing spiritual knowledge and personal experience of the divine. It is characterized by a belief in the existence of a hidden, esoteric truth that is not accessible through reason or the senses.

Example

"The gnostic sect's teachings emphasized the importance of individual spiritual experience and the attainment of gnosis, or spiritual knowledge."

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