theosophy

[ thee-os-uh-fee ]

/ θiˈɒs ə fi /

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noun

any of various forms of philosophical or religious thought based on a mystical insight into the divine nature.

(often initial capital letters) the system of belief and practice of the Theosophical Society.

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Origin of theosophy

1640–50; <Medieval Latin theosophia<Late Greek theosophía.See theo-, -sophy

OTHER WORDS FROM theosophy

the·o·soph·i·cal

[thee-uh-sof-i-kuhl], /ˌθi əˈsɒf ɪ kəl/, the·o·soph·ic, adjectivethe·o·soph·i·cal·ly, adverbthe·os·o·phism, nounthe·os·o·phist, noun

non·the·o·soph·ic, adjectivenon·the·o·soph·i·cal, adjectivenon·the·o·soph·i·cal·ly, adverb

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How to use theosophy in a sentence

Fabulous lunatic Madame Blavatsky was a con artist, a mystic, and the founder of the Theosophist Society.
Dead Cool: Madame Blavatsky|Simon Doonan|January 6, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The modern alchemist is, however, a general occultist; he may be also an astrologer or a magnetist or a theosophist.
The Popular Science Monthly, September, 1900|Various
It has been said that I persuaded him to become a Theosophist.
Edgar Saltus: The Man|Marie Saltus
The discussion that followed ended in a lifelong rupture between my theosophist kinsman and myself.
The Hungry Stones And Other Stories|Rabindranath Tagore

Her closest companion was a Mrs. Fleming-Cohen, who claimed to be a Theosophist.
The Seven-Branched Candlestick|Gilbert W. (Gilbert Wolf) Gabriel
All such mighty beings by the Theosophist would be given the name of Master.
London Lectures of 1907|Annie Besant

British Dictionary definitions for theosophy

theosophy

/ (θɪˈɒsəfɪ) /

noun

any of various religious or philosophical systems claiming to be based on or to express an intuitive insight into the divine nature

the system of beliefs of the Theosophical Society founded in 1875, claiming to be derived from the sacred writings of Brahmanism and Buddhism, but denying the existence of any personal God

Derived forms of theosophy

theosophical (ˌθɪəˈsɒfɪkəl), adjectivetheosophically, adverbtheosophism, nountheosophist, noun

Word Origin for theosophy

C17: from Medieval Latin theosophia, from Late Greek; see theo-, -sophy

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