gnosticism

Gnos·ti·cism

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nos-tuh-siz-uh m]
- /ˈnɒs təˌsɪz əm/
- /ˈnɑː.stə.ˌsɪ.zəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nos-tuh-siz-uh m]
- /ˈnɒs təˌsɪz əm/

Definitions of gnosticism word

noun gnosticism a group of ancient heresies, stressing escape from this world through the acquisition of esoteric knowledge. 1
noun gnosticism a religious movement characterized by a belief in gnosis, through which the spiritual element in man could be released from its bondage in matter: regarded as a heresy by the Christian Church 0
noun gnosticism an esoteric system of mystical religious and philosophical doctrines, stressing gnosis as essential to salvation, viewing matter as evil, and variously combining ideas derived from mythology, ancient Greek philosophy, ancient religions, and, eventually, Christianity 0
noun gnosticism A wide variety of Jewish and early Christian sects having an interest in gnosis, or divine knowledge and generally holding the belief that there is a god greater than the Demiurge, or the creator of the world. 0

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Origin of gnosticism

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

First recorded in 1660-70; Gnostic + -ism

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Parts of speech for Gnosticism

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gnosticism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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