occultist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of occultist
Example Sentences
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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
Her mind assumed the old dread receptivity which the occultist had found to his advantage; terrors flocked in as the hours drew on.
From She Buildeth Her House by Comfort, William Wistar
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