occultism
[uh-kuhl-tiz-uh m]
noun
belief in the existence of secret, mysterious, or supernatural agencies.
the study or practice of occult arts.
Origin of occultism
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Related Words for occultism
fascination, illusion, wizardry, occult, voodoo, necromancy, foreboding, augury, prediction, incantation, divination, astrology, trickery, thaumaturgy, witchcraft, alchemy, allurement, presage, soothsaying, powerExamples from the Web for occultism
Historical Examples of occultism
I am no believer in occultism, but there are premonitions which one cannot deny.
But occultism has more than this to teach us on the subject.
ClairvoyanceCharles Webster Leadbeater
How can one tell but that all occultism is merely unknown science?
The White InvadersRaymond King Cummings
From the standpoint of occultism there is no dead force and no dead matter.
Esoteric Christianity, or The Lesser MysteriesAnnie Besant
Including a study of the chief points of psychotherapeutics and occultism.
Introduction to the Science of SociologyRobert E. Park
occultism
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