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
So 1969 was in a Venn diagram of crime, pop music and occultism.
From The Guardian • Jul. 25, 2011
Let my own appeal to philosophy, then, even if you do not agree with my formulas, stand as my protest against occultism and against the exclusive devotion to the inarticulate sources of religious insight.
From The Sources Of Religious Insight by Royce, Josiah
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