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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesoccultisme
Pronunciation / Transliteration: okultism
"L'occultisme est souvent associé à des pratiques mystiques."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The study or practice of supernatural or mystical phenomena, often involving secret knowledge.
"Many practitioners of occultism believe in the power of rituals and symbols to influence the physical world." - 2
A belief system that includes the exploration of hidden or esoteric knowledge, often associated with magic and the supernatural.
"Occultism has been a topic of fascination in literature, inspiring works that delve into the mysteries of the unknown."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'occultism' derives from the Latin 'occultus', meaning 'hidden' or 'secret', which evolved through Middle French in the 17th century to refer to practices involving the supernatural or mystical. It encompasses a range of beliefs and practices that are often considered esoteric or beyond the ordinary understanding.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Occultism" is said worldwide
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occultisme
Transliteration: okultism
"L'occultisme est souvent associé à des pratiques mystiques."
Okkultismus
Transliteration: okultismus
"Okkultismus beschäftigt sich mit dem Übernatürlichen."
occultismo
Transliteration: okkultizmo
"L'occultismo è un tema ricorrente nella letteratura."
ocultismo
Transliteration: okultismo
"El ocultismo a menudo se asocia con prácticas esotéricas."
ocultismo
Transliteration: okultismo
"O ocultismo é um campo de estudo fascinante."
गूढ़ता
Transliteration: gūḍhatā
"गूढ़ता अक्सर रहस्यमय ज्ञान से जुड़ी होती है।"
神秘主义
Transliteration: shénmì zhǔyì
"神秘主义通常与超自然现象相关。"
오컬티즘
Transliteration: okeolteujeum
"오컬티즘은 신비로운 지식의 탐구와 관련이 있습니다."
オカルト主義
Transliteration: okaruto shugi
"オカルト主義は神秘的な現象の研究を含みます。"
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