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.
Other Word Forms
- occultist noun
Etymology
Origin of occultism
Example Sentences
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At Halloween, the focus is on death, occultism and nightmares.
From Washington Times
The second element for Cubitt is occultism — things happening in secret, so this would correspond to what Barkun means when he says nothing is as it seems.
From Salon
As she nurtured an interest in occultism and mysticism, she concluded that her condition was connected to astral projecting, the belief that an individual’s consciousness can traverse different dimensions.
From New York Times
The vibe is much more “sparkly rave fairy” than “angry Catholic schoolgirl,” but the essence is the same: fun and friendship mixed with light occultism.
From Los Angeles Times
Witchcraft and occultism really were heavily associated with a certain kind of mid-20th-century cool.
From The Guardian
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