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gnostic

Syllabification: (gnos·tic)
Pronunciation: /ˈnästik/

Definition of gnostic

adjective

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