occultism
Americannoun
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belief in the existence of secret, mysterious, or supernatural agencies.
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the study or practice of occult arts.
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Origin of occultism
Example Sentences
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At Halloween, the focus is on death, occultism and nightmares.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 29, 2023
“Angels become a very big deal” for long-time practitioners who’ve made occultism their primary focus, said Hunter, an angel-loving occultist.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 29, 2023
Smashing Pumpkins’ forthcoming album, “Cyr,” out Friday, is a roving 20-song double album that courses with currents of ’80s synth-pop and darkwave occultism — tailored most fittingly for the darkest days of the year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2020
In his later years Dee had his library pillaged and his reputation tarnished by accusations of occultism; he died in poverty.
From New York Times ● Jul. 3, 2011
It is well known that Mr. Leadbeater is the inventor and manipulator of the Adyar occultism.
From H. P. Blavatsky A Great Betrayal by Alice Leighton Cleather
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