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.

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Etymology

Origin of occultist

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

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Example Sentences

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occultist

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

The Brahmanic and Buddhistic literature supplied the society with its terminology, and its doctrines were a curious amalgam of Egyptian, kabbalistic, occultist, Indian and modern spiritualistic ideas and formulas.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" by Various

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