Khlyst

American

[klist] / klɪst /

noun

PLURAL

Khlysty, Khlysts

a member of a rigorously ascetic Russian sect originating in the 17th century and believing that each successive leader of the sect was an incarnation of Christ.

Etymology

Origin of Khlyst

1855–60; < Russian: literally, whip

Example Sentences

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According to some historians who believe Rasputin may have been a member of, or at least influenced by the Khlyst religious sect, such sinful behavior brought him closer to God.

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