gnostic

 
Pronunciation: /ˈnɒstɪk/

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')