occultist

[ uh-kuhl-tist ]

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!

Word History and Origins

Origin of occultist¹

occult ( def ) + -ist ( def )

Example Sentences

The series opens when Morpheus, the King of Dreams, escapes from a 70-year imprisonment by an occultist—who actually wanted to capture Dream's sibling Death but trapped the Sandman by mistake.

From Ars Technica

In a sympathetic environment of this kind the occultist flourished and displayed the impressive insignia of exclusive wisdom.

From Project Gutenberg

The modern alchemist is, however, a general occultist; he may be also an astrologer or a magnetist or a theosophist.

From Project Gutenberg

The occultist always seizes upon that citation to refute the scientist.

From Project Gutenberg

The oldest occultist's instructions regarding building up of the protective Aura.

From Project Gutenberg

To the developed occultist the mind and character become as an open book, to be studied carefully and intelligently.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• magician