gnostic

Definitions


[ˈnɒstɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to knowledge, especially esoteric mystical knowledge
(e.g: they seem to want to revive these gnostic arguments)


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


[ˈnɒstɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an adherent of Gnosticism
(e.g: Gnostics claim to possess an elevated knowledge)


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




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