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occultist

American  
[uh-kuhl-tist] / əˈkʌl tɪst /

noun

  1. a person who believes in or practices occult arts, such as magic, astrology, alchemy, seances, or other activity claiming the use of secret knowledge or supernatural powers or agencies.

    Get your fortune told by an experienced occultist, or go on a ghost tour or paranormal investigation with one of our trained guides—if you dare!


Etymology

Origin of occultist

occult ( def. ) + -ist ( def. )

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Inspired by notorious occultist Aleister Crowley, this track from 1980's Blizzard of Ozz allowed Osbourne to play up to his mock-satanic image.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2025

She also purported to be the reborn “Madam Blavtski,” likely referring to Russian mystic Helena Blavatsky, the founder of the Theosophy occultist movement.

From Salon Dec. 4, 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

A magical movie, a ghostly girlfriend, an evil occultist.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2023

Others see far more clearly; but it is reserved for the trained occultist to read the records as he would read the scene before him on the physical plane.

From Genuine Mediumship or The Invisible Powers by William Walker Atkinson

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