Definitions for occultisməˈkʌl tɪz əm
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
oc•cult•isməˈkʌl tɪz əm(n.)
belief in the existence of secret, mysterious, or supernatural agencies.
the study or practice of occult arts.
Origin of occultism:
1880–85
oc•cult′ist(n.; adj.)
Princeton's WordNet
occultism(noun)
the study of the supernatural
occultism(noun)
a belief in supernatural powers and the possibility of bringing them under human control
Wiktionary
occultism(Noun)
The study of the supernatural
occultism(Noun)
A belief in occult powers and the hope of controlling them
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