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gnostic

Pronunciation: /ˈnɒstɪk/
Definition of gnostic

adjective

  • relating to knowledge, especially esoteric mystical knowledge.
  • (Gnostic) relating to Gnosticism.

noun

  • (Gnostic) an adherent of Gnosticism.

Origin:

late 16th century (as a noun): via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek gnōstikos, from gnōstos 'known' (related to gignōskein 'know')

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