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occultist

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[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.

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Etymology

Origin of occultist

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

Example Sentences

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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

Thelema originated with the British occultist, magician and writer Aleister Crowley, who said its precepts were dictated to him by the voice of a being named Alwass.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2022

The online forum, of which Hussein was a member, is run by an American occultist called E.A.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2021

How the trained occultist is able to ascertain the character, and tendencies of a person.

From The Human Aura Astral Colors and Thought Forms by Panchadasi, Swami

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