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mystagogue

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪstəgɒg/

Definition of mystagogue

noun

  • a teacher or propounder of mystical doctrines.

Derivatives

mystagogy

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French, or via Latin from Greek mustagōgos, from mustēs 'initiated person' + agōgos 'leading'

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