gnostic
pertaining to knowledge.
possessing knowledge, especially esoteric knowledge of spiritual matters.
(initial capital letter) pertaining to or characteristic of the Gnostics.
(initial capital letter) a member of any of certain sects among the early Christians who claimed to have superior knowledge of spiritual matters, and explained the world as created by powers or agencies arising as emanations from the Godhead.
Origin of gnostic
1Other words from gnostic
- gnos·ti·cal·ly, adverb
- an·ti·gnos·tic, adjective, noun
- an·ti·gnos·ti·cal, adjective
- un·gnos·tic, adjective
Other definitions for -gnostic (2 of 2)
Origin of -gnostic
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British Dictionary definitions for gnostic (1 of 2)
gnostical
/ (ˈnɒstɪk) /
of, relating to, or possessing knowledge, esp esoteric spiritual knowledge
Derived forms of gnostic
- gnostically, adverb
British Dictionary definitions for Gnostic (2 of 2)
/ (ˈnɒstɪk) /
an adherent of Gnosticism
of or relating to Gnostics or to Gnosticism
Origin of Gnostic
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