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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. )

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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