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Gnostic

Part of Speech

Adjective, Noun

Pronunciation

/ˈnɒstɪk/ (British), /ˈnɑːstɪk/ (American)

Definitions

  • Adjective: Relating to knowledge, especially esoteric mystical knowledge.
  • Noun: A person who adheres to Gnosticism, a religious movement emphasizing spiritual knowledge over orthodox teachings.

Usage Examples

  • Adjective: The Gnostic teachings focus on enlightenment and inner wisdom.
  • Noun: Early Gnostics believed in the pursuit of divine knowledge to attain salvation.

Etymology

From Greek "γνωστικός" (gnōstikós), meaning "knowing," derived from "γνῶσις" (gnōsis), meaning "knowledge."

Synonyms

  • Esoteric
  • Mystical
  • Philosophical

Antonyms

  • Agnostic
  • Ignorant

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
French Gnostique /ɡnɔstik/
Spanish Gnóstico /ˈɡnos.ti.ko/
German Gnostisch /ˈɡnɔstɪʃ/
Hindi ग्नॉस्टिक /ɡnoːstɪk/
Chinese (Mandarin) 诺斯替派 /nuò sī tì pài/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

British English: /ˈnɒstɪk/

American English: /ˈnɑːstɪk/

Historical Usage

The term 'Gnostic' dates back to early Christian sects that sought secret knowledge as a means of salvation.

Cultural Nuances

The concept of Gnosticism has influenced many philosophical and theological traditions, often contrasting with mainstream religious beliefs.

More Information

Gnosticism was a prominent movement in the early centuries AD, advocating the idea that spiritual enlightenment comes through knowledge rather than faith.

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